Nevada § 484B.580 - Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.580 — Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484B.580. Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties
1. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Proceed or travel through an administrative roadblock or a temporary roadblock
without subjecting himself or herself to the traffic control established at the roadblock. (b) Disobey the lawful orders or directions of a police officer at an administrative
roadblock or a temporary roadblock. 2. A person who unlawfully proceeds through an administrative roadblock or a temporary
roadblock shall be punished: (a) If the person is the direct cause of a death or substantial bodily harm to any
person, or damage to property in excess of $1,000, for a category B felony by imprisonment
in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term
of not more than 6 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both fine and
imprisonment. (b) If no death, substantial bodily harm or damage to property in excess of $1,000
occurs, for a gross misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 484B.580
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.580 cover?
Section 484B.580 ("Failure to stop at roadblock; penalties") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 484B.580?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 484B.580 apply to my situation?
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