Category: Driver laws

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Nevada

Published on December 17, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Driver laws

Driving a commercial vehicle in Nevada requires special certifications depending on the type of vehicle you are planning to operate. There are three main classes of commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the state, broken down by the weight of the vehicle and trailer you are driving: Class A: Required when driving a combination vehicle (tractor-trailers, double-trailers, livestock transporters, etc.) with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more and the towed trailer or vehicle has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or [...]
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Nevada Window Tint Laws

Published on December 10, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Driver laws

Tinted windows are extremely popular across the country. Not only can they be aesthetically pleasing, but high-quality window tints can help protect you and your car. Reducing the amount of light that can get inside a car can protect the interior from fading, reduce glare, and help keep the temperature inside your vehicle from soaring on hot days. However, Nevada law, which was first enacted in 1993, restricts how much tint you can apply to each window of your car. How Dark Can I Tint My Windows Without [...]
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Nevada Car Seat Laws

Published on December 10, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Driver laws

The number crunchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the birth rate in Nevada is 53.2 births per 1,000 women. That translated to over 31,000 new Nevadans coming into the world in 2023. Although those babies were part of a diverse range of families, they all shared one thing in common: When they left the hospital, those babies were secured in a child seat. That doesn’t just keep the baby safe; it’s also the law. The official Nevada car seat laws dictate the [...]
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