Nevada § 486.351 - Unlawful passing; driving abreast; prohibition on driving in extreme left lane; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 486.351 — Unlawful passing; driving abreast; prohibition on driving in extreme left lane; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 486.351. Unlawful passing; driving abreast; prohibition on driving in extreme left lane; exceptions
1. A person, except a police officer in the performance of his or her duty, shall
not drive a motorcycle or moped between moving or stationary vehicles occupying adjacent
traffic lanes. 2. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person shall not drive a motorcycle, moped
or trimobile abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic
lane. 3. Motorcycles and mopeds may, with the consent of the drivers, be operated no more
than two abreast in a single traffic lane. 4. A person, except a police officer in the performance of his or her duty, driving
a moped shall, except: (a) When preparing to turn left as provided in subsection 5; (b) When doing so would not be safe; or (c) In compliance with the directions of a police officer, drive in the extreme right-hand lane if the highway has two or more clearly marked
lanes for traffic traveling in the same direction in which the driver is traveling. 5. A person driving a moped as required pursuant to subsection 4 who is preparing
to turn left may enter the lane from which the left turn will be made not more than
one-quarter of a mile from where the left turn will be made.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 486.351
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 486.351 cover?
Section 486.351 ("Unlawful passing; driving abreast; prohibition on driving in extreme left lane; exceptions") 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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