This month a Las Vegas driver was reportedly arrested on a DUI charge in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in central valley. Driving under the influence is dangerous and the results can be fatal. As the holidays approach, you may be attending more activities where drinking is involved. Do you know Nevada’s impaired driving laws? Specifically those involving alcohol. Read on as we provide Nevada’s impaired driving laws involving alcohol.
We hope the below information helps you make smart choices on the road. If an impaired driver injures you, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will help to protect your rights and ensure you receive maximum compensation.
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Nevada Revised Statute 484C.110
Under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 484C.110, it is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. NRS 484C.110(1) provides the following in part:
- It is unlawful for any person who:
(a) Is under the influence of intoxicating liquor;
(b) Has a concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more in his or her blood or breath; or
(c) Is found by measurement within 2 hours after driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle to have a concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more in his or her blood or breath,
to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or on premises to which the public has access.
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Nevada Revised Statute 484C.120
NRS 484C.120 applies to the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Did you know that commercial drivers are held to a stricter alcohol impaired driving standard than non-commercial drivers? Under NRS 484C.120, it is unlawful to operate a commercial motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, or with a BAC of 0.04% or higher. NRS 484C.120(1) provides the following:
- It is unlawful for any person who:
(a) Is under the influence of intoxicating liquor;
(b) Has a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath; or
(c) Is found by measurement within 2 hours after driving or being in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle to have a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath,
to drive or be in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle on a highway or on premises to which the public has access.
If an impaired driver injures you, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. The experienced team at Anthem Injury Lawyers will work aggressively to protect your rights and help you receive maximum compensation. We work on a contingency basis, so you don’t have to worry about upfront fees. Our law office is in Henderson, Nevada, and we work with clients in Las Vegas and vicinity. Contact us today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
Nevada Revised Statute 483.462
If you are under 21 years of age consuming alcohol is illegal. Did you know that the DUI standard is much stricter for drivers under 21 years of age? In Nevada, it is illegal for drivers under 21 years of age to drive in Nevada with a BAC of .02 or higher. If you have a teen, you should talk to them about underage DUI. For tips, see Have You Talked to Your Teen About Underage DUI? NRS 483.462(1) provides the following:
- A peace officer who has received the result of a test given pursuant to NRS 484C.150 or 484C.160 which indicates that a person less than 21 years of age to whom the test was given had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.10 in his or her blood or breath shall prepare a written certificate indicating whether the peace officer:
(a) Had reasonable grounds to believe that the person was driving under the influence of alcohol;
(b) Served an order of suspension on the person pursuant to subsection 2; and
(c) Issued the person a temporary license pursuant to subsection 2.
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We hope the above information helps you understand Nevada’s impaired driving laws. If an impaired driver injures you or a loved one, you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Some people wonder why they need a personal injury lawyer to help them. A personal injury lawyer will work aggressively to protect your rights and help you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
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