Penalty—Driving under the influence.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.14.030
in effect11.14.030 - Penalty—Driving under the influence.
(A) Unless a greater penalty is otherwise provided by law, it is a misdemeanor for any person to:
(1) Drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle upon a highway or premises to which the public has access while under the influence or the combined influence of an intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, chemical, poison, organic solvent or compound; or
(2) In any other manner violate NRS 484.379.
(B) Unless a greater penalty is otherwise provided by law, a person who is convicted of a violation of Subsection (A) of this Section shall be sentenced in accordance with the applicable provisions of NRS 484.3792(1)(a) and 484.3792(1)(b) (misdemeanor criminal penalty for first and second offenses). In addition, such person:
(1) Shall be subject to the applicable penalties provided for in NRS 484.3791 (civil penalty), 484.3797 (first-time offender evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse), 484.37975 (second offender mandatory suspension of motor vehicle registration) and 484.3798 (fee for chemical analysis);
(2) Shall be subject to the applicable penalties set forth in NRS 484.3667 (double penalty if committed in a work zone) and 484.3943 (installation and inspection of device to prevent starting of vehicle by one who has consumed alcohol); and
(3) May be ordered by the court to complete an available coroner's program designed to discourage drivers from driving while under the influence or the combined influence of intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, chemical, poison, organic solvent or compound. Such a program and participation therein is especially encouraged where the offense involves one or more of the following:
(a) An accident;
(b) A blood alcohol content of .18 or more;
(c) The use of controlled or prohibited substances; or
(d) An offender who is under the age of twenty-six years old; and
(4) May be ordered to do or refrain from doing any other act the court deems reasonable, given the nature of the offense and the criminal history of the defendant.
(C) The provisions of NRS 484.3793 to 484.3947 (miscellaneous provisions regarding the evaluation and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse), apply to a violation of Subsection (A) of this Section.
(D) The provisions of NRS Chapter 484 relating to implied consent, testing for intoxication and the definitions of "offense," "prior offense" or "second offense" are further adopted herein and apply to a suspected violation of Subsection (A) of this Section.
(Ord. 5864 § 2 (part), 2006)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11.14DRUNIN_11.14.030PERIUNINFetched: 10/28/2026