Nevada § 484B.603 - Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.603 — Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484B.603. Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
1. The fact that the speed of a vehicle is lower than the prescribed limits does not
relieve a driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and crossing an
intersection, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest,
when traveling upon any narrow or winding highway, or when special hazards exist or
may exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic, or by reason of weather or
other highway conditions, and speed must be decreased as may be necessary to avoid
colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering a highway in
compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. 2. Any person who fails to use due care as required by subsection 1 may be subject
to any additional penalty set forth in NRS 484B.130 or 484B.135 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 484B.603
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.603 cover?
Section 484B.603 ("Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone") 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.
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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