Nevada Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Nevada law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There are no statutes or regulations requiring drivers to wear shoes. Driving barefoot is legal provided the driver maintains control of the vehicle.

Nevada does not explicitly legalize lane splitting but allows lane filtering at low speeds under certain conditions. According to Nevada Revised Statutes 484B.287, motorcycles may proceed between lanes of traffic when traffic is stopped or moving slowly, but lane splitting at higher speeds is not permitted.

License plate covers are restricted in Nevada. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal in Nevada for private passenger vehicles. Nevada Revised Statutes do not restrict possession or use of radar detectors in non-commercial vehicles.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Nevada under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Nevada regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Nevada after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Nevada law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded Snow Tires are legal in Nevada. The law allowing for retractable studs is a relatively recent addition, reflecting new technology.

Nevada law requires front side windows to have at least 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any darkness. Reflective tint is prohibited. Medical exemptions are available. These rules are codified in Nevada Revised Statutes 484B.163.