AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; establishing the duties of a driver when that driver approaches an authorized emergency vehicle which is stopped and is making use of flashing lights; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

[Approved: May 12, 2003]

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Chapter 484 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:

1. Upon approaching an authorized emergency vehicle which is stopped and is making use of flashing lights meeting the requirements of subsection 3 of NRS 484.787, the driver of the approaching vehicle shall, in the absence of other direction given by a peace officer:

(a) Decrease the speed of his vehicle to a speed that is:

(1) Reasonable and proper, pursuant to the criteria set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 484.361; and
(2) Less than the posted speed limit, if a speed limit has been posted;

(b) Proceed with caution;
(c) Be prepared to stop; and
(d) If possible, drive in a lane that is not adjacent to the lane in which the emergency vehicle is stopped, unless roadway, traffic, weather or other conditions make doing so unsafe or impossible.

2. A person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.