Nevada § 488.600 - Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 488.600 — Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 488.600. Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas
Every owner, operator or person in command of any vessel is guilty of a misdemeanor
who operates it or permits it to be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles
per hour in any of the following areas: 1. Within 100 feet of any person who is engaged in the act of bathing, wading, diving,
floating or swimming. 2. Within 200 feet of any: (a) Beach frequented by persons who engage in the acts of bathing, wading, diving,
floating or swimming. (b) Swimming float, diving platform or lifeline. (c) Way or landing float to which vessels are made fast or which is used for the embarkation
or discharge of passengers.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 488.600
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 488.600 cover?
Section 488.600 ("Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 488.600?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 488.600 apply to my situation?
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