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Penalties by Law Enforcement
- 1/14Court-ordered treatment duration for a third DUI is
For third offenses, Nevada law mandates a minimum 3-year treatment program. This may include rehab and supervision. It is part of strict DUI sentencing and is court-enforced.
CDL holder with any alcohol detected will face
CDL drivers face harsher consequences. Even a trace of alcohol may result in suspension or permanent disqualification from commercial driving.
Alternative to jail that might be allowed for a second DUI is
Judges may sentence offenders to monitored home confinement instead of jail. It restricts movement, involves ankle monitors, and still counts as legal punishment.
Revocation period for a driver under 21 with any DUI conviction is
Even a BAC of just 0.02% can trigger this penalty. Nevada has a zero-tolerance policy for underage DUI and enforces strict license revocation.
Penalty for underage drivers with a BAC as low as 0.02% includes
Even this low BAC can result in immediate administrative action. Officers can confiscate the license on the spot. It is part of the state’s zero-tolerance policy.
When your insurance lapses in Nevada, the reinstatement fee
Nevada imposes a minimum fee of $250 to reinstate driving privileges if your insurance coverage has lapsed, increasing with repeated offenses.
The maximum total fine for an insurance lapse in Nevada can
A driver can be fined up to $1,750 depending on the duration and frequency of insurance lapses under Nevada law.
Failure to report a crash involving injury or $750+ damage may
The DMV may suspend your driving privileges if you do not file the required crash report when involved in a qualifying incident not investigated by police.
After a crash, not investigated by police, if damage is $750+ or injuries occur, you must
Reporting helps the DMV track crash liability and ensure proper financial responsibility. Failure to comply can lead to penalties or suspension.
Being at fault and uninsured in a crash may cause your license or registration to
Nevada law holds uninsured at-fault drivers financially accountable and can suspend their driving privileges until compensation or arrangements are made.
To avoid suspension after a crash while uninsured, a driver may need to
Nevada allows uninsured drivers to regain privileges if they compensate for the damages caused, typically via deposit or repayment agreements.
A driver illegally passing a stopped school bus in Nevada may
School bus drivers can report such violations to the DMV, leading to official warnings and possible future penalties if the behavior continues.
A second or subsequent offense for hand-held phone use while driving in Nevada
While the first offense does not add points, repeated violations will, potentially leading to license suspension if the point threshold is crossed.
Violating Nevada’s seat belt law can result to
Nevada law (NRS 484D.495) requires drivers and eligible passengers to wear seat belts. Violations are non-moving civil infractions, with a maximum penalty of $25 or court‑ordered community service