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— Right on Red
You are allowed to turn right on a red light after coming to a full stop, unless otherwise posted. You must be in the extreme right-hand lane and yield to pedestrians and all traffic moving through the intersection. NRS 484.283 7(c)
— U-Turns
U-turns are generally allowed if they can be completed safely. In business areas, you must be at an intersection or on a divided highway where an appropriate opening exists. U-turns are not allowed where prohibited by a traffic sign or signal, or if there is less than 500 feet visibility in both directions. NRS 484.337
— Basic Rule
Nevada has a Basic Rule for driving at reasonable and proper speeds. This means that in addition to any posted speed limits, you must consider the amount and type of traffic, weather, road conditions and other factors. The proper speed may be considerably less than the posted limit. NRS 484.361
— School Buses
Drivers are required to stop for school buses when students are boarding and departing and when a bus is displaying its flashing red lights. On divided highways, traffic moving in the opposite direction does not have to stop. On all other roads, traffic in both directions must stop. NRS 484.357
— Bicycles
Bicycles have all of the rights and responsibilities of a motor vehicle when riding in traffic. Cyclists are required to signal and obey traffic laws. They can ride in any traffic lane when necessary but should generally stay as far to the right as possible. NRS 484.324
— Pedestrians
Vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians in unmarked crossing areas at intersections, at crosswalks where there are no traffic signals and at marked and signaled crosswalks. NRS 484.3245
Pet Licensing and Laws – Las Vegas Licensing
All residents within the city of Las Vegas are required to license their pets. All dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of four months and kept in the city of Las Vegas must be licensed. The license provides proof of ownership, identification should your pet get lost and proof of rabies vaccination. Pet licenses can be obtained from the Lied Animal Shelter located at 655 N. Mojave Road.
— Dog and Cat Licenses
Dog/Cat - Sterile
Fee: $ 10
Fee (Seniors): $ 5
Renewable:Annually
A copy of a rabies certificate and spay/neuter certificate is required
Dog/Cat - Fertile
Fee: $ 25
Fee (Seniors): $ 15
Renewable:Annually
A copy of a rabies certificate is required.
— Vaccinations
The law requires rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets within 30 days after reaching three months of age. Rabies vaccinations must be given by a licensed veterinarian.
You are allowed to turn right on a red light after coming to a full stop, unless otherwise posted. You must be in the extreme right-hand lane and yield to pedestrians and all traffic moving through the intersection. NRS 484.283 7(c)
— U-Turns
U-turns are generally allowed if they can be completed safely. In business areas, you must be at an intersection or on a divided highway where an appropriate opening exists. U-turns are not allowed where prohibited by a traffic sign or signal, or if there is less than 500 feet visibility in both directions. NRS 484.337
— Basic Rule
Nevada has a Basic Rule for driving at reasonable and proper speeds. This means that in addition to any posted speed limits, you must consider the amount and type of traffic, weather, road conditions and other factors. The proper speed may be considerably less than the posted limit. NRS 484.361
— School Buses
Drivers are required to stop for school buses when students are boarding and departing and when a bus is displaying its flashing red lights. On divided highways, traffic moving in the opposite direction does not have to stop. On all other roads, traffic in both directions must stop. NRS 484.357
— Bicycles
Bicycles have all of the rights and responsibilities of a motor vehicle when riding in traffic. Cyclists are required to signal and obey traffic laws. They can ride in any traffic lane when necessary but should generally stay as far to the right as possible. NRS 484.324
— Pedestrians
Vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians in unmarked crossing areas at intersections, at crosswalks where there are no traffic signals and at marked and signaled crosswalks. NRS 484.3245
Pet Licensing and Laws – Las Vegas Licensing
All residents within the city of Las Vegas are required to license their pets. All dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of four months and kept in the city of Las Vegas must be licensed. The license provides proof of ownership, identification should your pet get lost and proof of rabies vaccination. Pet licenses can be obtained from the Lied Animal Shelter located at 655 N. Mojave Road.
— Dog and Cat Licenses
Dog/Cat - Sterile
Fee: $ 10
Fee (Seniors): $ 5
Renewable:Annually
A copy of a rabies certificate and spay/neuter certificate is required
Dog/Cat - Fertile
Fee: $ 25
Fee (Seniors): $ 15
Renewable:Annually
A copy of a rabies certificate is required.
— Vaccinations
The law requires rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets within 30 days after reaching three months of age. Rabies vaccinations must be given by a licensed veterinarian.
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