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Reno Administrative Code tit. 6, ch. 6.12

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Reno Administrative Code § 6.12.010 Unlawful to drive improperly equipped vehicle.

Sec. 6.12.010. - Unlawful to drive improperly equipped vehicle. (a) A person shall not drive, move, stop or park any vehicle, or cause or knowingly permit any vehicle to be driven, moved, stopped or parked, on any highway if such vehicle: (1) Is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property; (2) Is not equipped with lamps, reflectors, brakes, horn and other warning and signaling devices, windows, windshield, mirrors, safety glass, mufflers, fenders and tires, and other parts and equipment in the position, condition and adjustment required by the laws of this state as to such parts and equipment of a vehicle on the highways of the state at the time, under the conditions and for the purposes provided in such laws. (b) With respect to any vehicle being driven, moved, stopped or parked on any highway, it is unlawful for any person to do any act forbidden, or fail to perform any act required, by the laws of this state relating to the lamps, brakes, fenders and other parts and equipment, size, weight and load as to such vehicle on the highways. (c) This section does not prohibit an authorized emergency vehicle from being equipped with and displaying flashing lights which do not indicate a right or left turn. (d) Any violation under this section may be mitigated if the person so charged produces in court satisfactory written proof that the unsafe condition or the equipment violation has been corrected. (Code 1966, § 8.60.010)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.12.020 Brakes.

Sec. 6.12.020. - Brakes. (a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, when operated within the city shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of, and to stop and hold such vehicle, including means which shall be effective to apply the brakes to at least two wheels. (b) It is unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle within the city which shall not be capable at all times and under all conditions of loading, of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level street free from loose material, upon application of the service brake, of being decelerated at such a sustained rate as is specified by the statutes of the state. (Code 1966, § 8.60.020)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.12.030 Horns and warning devices.

Sec. 6.12.030. - Horns and warning devices. (a) It is unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle upon the streets or alleys of the city which is not equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet; but no horn shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. Every person operating a vehicle shall when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation, give audible warning with his horn and it shall be unlawful to otherwise use such horn. (b) It is unlawful for any person to use upon a vehicle any siren, whistle, bell or red light except on emergency equipment of the city or other governmental agency or other emergency equipment authorized by the state. (c) Any authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet but it is unlawful to use such siren except when such vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, in which events the driver of such vehicle shall sound the siren when necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers of the approach thereof. (Code 1966, § 8.60.030)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.12.040 Flag or light at end of load.

Sec. 6.12.040. - Flag or light at end of load. (a) Whenever the load of any vehicle shall extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed or body thereof, there shall be displayed at the end of such load in such position as to be clearly visible at all times from the rear of such load a red flag not less than 12 inches both in length and width, except that between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, there shall be displayed at the end of any such load a yellow or red light plainly visible under normal atmospheric conditions at least 200 feet from the rear of such vehicle. (b) The driver of every vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids shall do so in accordance with chapters 16.08 and 16.16. (Code 1966, § 8.60.040; Ord. No. 2828, § 1, 4-14-80)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.12.050 Horse-drawn vehicles.

Sec. 6.12.050. - Horse-drawn vehicles. Only horse-drawn vehicles constructed and equipped as follows may be used by a business licensed under Title 5 of the Reno Municipal Code: (1) Each vehicle must have its rated seating capacity posted on the vehicle; (2) Vehicles will have no less than one and one-fourth inch spoked wheels with a rubber covering thick enough to protect the streets from damage and to keep noise to a minimum; (3) All vehicles will be equipped with brakes, taillights, brake lights and turn signals on the rear of the vehicle that will be visible from a distance of 500 feet; (4) Vehicles will be equipped with front lights on both sides that will emit light to the front and side visible from a distance of 500 feet; (5) Each vehicle will be equipped with a slow-moving vehicle sign approved by the State of Nevada and attached to the rear of the vehicle, in accordance with NRS 484.646; (6) Each vehicle will be equipped with a device to catch horse manure from falling to the pavement. Any violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 4752, § 1, 5-20-97; Ord. No. 4942, § 1, 12-8-98)

Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT6VETR_CH6.12EQFetched: 11/1/2026