Driving upon sidewalk prohibited; penalty; exceptions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484B.117
in effect1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the driver of a vehicle shall not drive upon or within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway or alley entrance. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a vehicle that is powered solely by electricity and designed to travel on three wheels when such a vehicle is operated:
(a) As an authorized emergency vehicle;
(b) By an officer or other authorized employee of a law enforcement agency, as that term is defined in NRS 239C.065 , in the course of his or her official duties; or
(c) By a security guard, as that term is defined in NRS 648.016 , in the course of his or her official duties.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-484B.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026