Nevada § 486.101 - Application of minors
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 486.101 — Application of minors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 486.101. Application of minors
1. The application of any person under the age of 18 years for a motorcycle driver's
license must be signed and verified, before a person authorized to administer oaths,
by either or both parents of the applicant, if either or both are living and have
custody of the applicant, or if neither parent is living, then by the guardian having
custody, or by an employer of the minor, or if there is no guardian or employer, then
by any responsible person who is willing to assume the obligation imposed pursuant
to NRS 486.011 to 486.381 , inclusive, upon a person signing the application of a minor. 2. Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor under the age of 18 years when
driving a motorcycle upon a highway is imputed to the person who signed the application
of the minor for a license. That person is jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused
by negligence or willful misconduct.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 486.101
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 486.101 cover?
Section 486.101 ("Application of minors") 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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