Motorcycle Accident Claims in Nevada
The Nevada helmet law, whether lane splitting is legal, how fault is shared after a motorcycle crash, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: All riders: the driver and any passenger on a motorcycle or moped on a highway must wear protective headgear securely fastened on the head. NRS 486.231
| Motorcycle helmet law | All riders: the driver and any passenger on a motorcycle or moped on a highway must wear protective headgear securely fastened on the head. They must also wear protective glasses, goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle has a transparent windscreen meeting state standards. Riders in a parade authorized by a local authority, and certain enclosed three-wheel vehicles and autocycles, are exempt. The statute does not address whether not wearing a helmet affects damages. Source: NRS 486.231 |
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| Lane splitting | Banned. Except for a police officer on duty, no one may drive a motorcycle or moped between moving or stationary vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes. A motorcycle, moped or trimobile also may not ride abreast of or pass another vehicle within the same lane, except that motorcycles and mopeds may ride up to two abreast in one lane with the drivers' consent. Source: NRS 486.351 |
| Fault rule (comparative negligence) | Modified comparative negligence (51% bar). The plaintiff's comparative negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the negligence of the defendant or the combined negligence of multiple defendants; the jury finds total damages and each party's percentage of negligence, and damages are reduced accordingly. Source: NRS 41.141 |
| Minimum car insurance | Owners of registered vehicles must continuously carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage. Source: NRS 485.185 |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Two years for an action to recover damages for injuries to a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another (with exceptions in NRS 11.215 and 11.217). Two years also applies to libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment. Source: NRS 11.190(4)(c), (e) |
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FAQ
Do you have to wear a motorcycle helmet in Nevada?
All riders: the driver and any passenger on a motorcycle or moped on a highway must wear protective headgear securely fastened on the head. They must also wear protective glasses, goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle has a transparent windscreen meeting state standards. Riders in a parade authorized by a local authority, and certain enclosed three-wheel vehicles and autocycles, are exempt. The statute does not address whether not wearing a helmet affects damages.
Is lane splitting legal in Nevada?
Banned. Except for a police officer on duty, no one may drive a motorcycle or moped between moving or stationary vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes. A motorcycle, moped or trimobile also may not ride abreast of or pass another vehicle within the same lane, except that motorcycles and mopeds may ride up to two abreast in one lane with the drivers' consent.
Can you recover damages if you were partly at fault in Nevada?
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar). The plaintiff's comparative negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the negligence of the defendant or the combined negligence of multiple defendants; the jury finds total damages and each party's percentage of negligence, and damages are reduced accordingly.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Nevada?
Owners of registered vehicles must continuously carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Nevada?
Two years for an action to recover damages for injuries to a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another (with exceptions in NRS 11.215 and 11.217). Two years also applies to libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.