Nevada § 486.171 - Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 486.171 — Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 486.171. Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive
1. A person shall not authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle, except a trimobile,
owned by or under the control of the person to be driven upon any highway by any person
who is not authorized pursuant to NRS 486.011 to 486.381 , inclusive, to drive a motorcycle. 2. 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 § 486.171
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 486.171 cover?
Section 486.171 ("Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive") 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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