Nevada § 484E.040 - Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 484E.040 — Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484E.040. Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; penalty
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the driver of any vehicle which is
involved in a crash with any vehicle or other property which is unattended, resulting
in any damage to such other vehicle or property, shall immediately stop and shall
then and there locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property
of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended
vehicle or other property or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on
such vehicle or property a written notice giving the name and address of the driver
and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking. 2. If the vehicle of a driver involved in a crash pursuant to subsection 1 is creating
a hazard or obstructing traffic and can be moved safely, the driver shall, before
meeting the requirements of subsection 1, move the vehicle or cause the vehicle to
be moved out of the traffic lanes of the roadway to a safe location that does not
create a hazard or obstruct traffic and minimizes interference with the free movement
of traffic. 3. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 484E.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484E.040 cover?
Section 484E.040 ("Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; penalty") 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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