RULES OF THE ROAD

Reno Administrative Code tit. 6, ch. 6.06

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.010 Authority of police and fire department officials.

Sec. 6.06.010. - Authority of police and fire department officials. (a) It shall be the duty of the officers of the police department or such officers as are assigned by the chief of police to enforce all street traffic laws of this city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in this city. (b) Officers of the police department and other such persons as are designated by the chief of police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws, provided that, in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police department and other such persons as are designated in writing by the chief of police may direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws. (c) Officers of the fire department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity. (d) Parking enforcement officers shall have a primary duty to enforce all parking regulations of this city and all state vehicle parking laws applicable to streets, public property, and public rights-of-way in this city. (Code 1966, § 8.12.010; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14; Ord. No. 6678, § 1, 5-22-24)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.020 Merchants required to make certain disclosures in connection with the sale of mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, and motorized skateboards.

Sec. 6.06.020. - Merchants required to make certain disclosures in connection with the sale of mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, and motorized skateboards. (a) For the purposes of this section: "Mini motorcycle" means a vehicle resembling a motorcycle designed to travel on not more than three wheels that is powered by an electric or gas powered motor with a displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters and is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 mile per hour on a flat surface. "Motorized scooter" means a vehicle having handlebars and a saddle-like seat mounted on the footboard that is powered by an electric or gas powered motor having a maximum displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters and is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface. The term does not include any scooter that is designed or intended by its manufacturer to be used primarily as an assistive device to increase, maintain, or improve the mobility of an individual with a disability or other physical condition that limits or impairs the individual's ability to walk. "Motorized skateboard" means a vehicle that has a deck on which a person may ride and at least two tandem wheels in contact with the ground that is powered by an electric or gas powered motor having a maximum displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters and is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat service. "Vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. The term does not include: (1) Devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks; (2) Mobile homes or commercial coaches as defined in Chapter 489 of NRS; or (3) Electric personal assistive mobility devices. (b) It is unlawful for a merchant to sell a mini motorcycle, motorized scooter, or motorized skateboard without making the disclosures required by subsection (c) below. (c) Any merchant who sells mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, or motorized skateboards within the city shall: (1) Post, in a prominent place at each location where mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, or motorized skateboards are on display, a notice advising that the operation of mini motorcycles, motorized scooters, or motorized skateboards on public streets is subject to Nevada motor vehicle laws that govern the operation of mopeds, including laws pertaining to operator licensing and minimum vehicle equipment. The required notice shall include references to: a. NRS 482.135 "Vehicle" defined; b. NRS 483.230 Licensing of drivers required; c. NRS 484.541 General requirements for equipment; (2) Provide a copy of the required notice to each purchaser of a mini motorcycle, motorized scooter, or motorized skateboard, either before or in connection with the purchase. (3) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 5638, § 1, 1-19-05; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.030 Use of coasters, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards and similar devices restricted.

Sec. 6.06.030. - Use of coasters, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards and similar devices restricted. (a) No person upon roller skates, roller blades, skateboards or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle or similar device, shall go upon any roadway except while crossing a street on a crosswalk and when so crossing such person shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians. This section shall not apply upon any street while set aside as a play street as authorized by RMC 6.06.070. (b) It is unlawful for any person to use a skateboard, coaster, roller skates, roller blades, or any similar device upon a side walk within the boundaries of the downtown business district. For the purpose of this section, the downtown business district is defined as that area bordered on the north and south by Sixth and Second Streets, respectively, and on the east and west by Lake and Sierra Streets respectively. (c) It is unlawful for any person to use a skateboard, coaster, roller skates, roller blades, or any similar device upon any public property that is posted with reference to this section. (d) It is unlawful for any person, where such use is permitted, to operate or use a skateboard, coaster, roller skates, roller blades, or similar device to jump on or over any object, to jump off or onto stairs, handrails, benches, planters or any structure not designed for such use; or to operate these and similar devices in other than a careful or prudent manner, or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for the traffic and pedestrians on and the surface and width of the street, sidewalk or walkway; or such rate of speed as to endanger the life, safety, or property of any person. (e) Where otherwise lawful, the use of coasters, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards and similar devices is prohibited on public streets and sidewalks in the Downtown Tax District, as defined in RMC 2.06.080, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and in city parks, during the hours the parks are closed, as posted. (Code 1966, § 8.12.040; Ord. No. 3344, § 1, 12-23-85; Ord. No. 3409, § 1, 7-14-86; Ord. No. 4822, § 1, 11-8-97; Ord. No. 5856, § 1, 7-5-06; Ord. No. 5894, § 1, 12-4-06; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.040 Authority to install.

Sec. 6.06.040. - Authority to install. The city traffic engineer shall place and maintain traffic-control signs, signals, markings and devices when and as required under the traffic ordinances of this city to make effective the provisions of such ordinances, and may place and maintain such additional traffic-control devices and markings as he may deem necessary to regulate traffic under the traffic ordinances of this city or under state law or to guide or warn traffic. (Code 1966, § 8.16.010; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.050 Same—Specifications.

Sec. 6.06.050. - Same—Specifications. All signs and signals required under this title for a particular purpose shall so far as practicable be uniform as to type and location throughout the city. All traffic-control devices so erected and not inconsistent with the provisions of state law or this title shall be official traffic-control devices. (Code 1966, § 8.16.020; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.060 Same—Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Sec. 6.06.060. - Same—Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. In order to establish uniform standards for the placement of traffic control devices, the 2003 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, developed and published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if set forth in full. Upon adoption by the Nevada Department of Transportation, subsequent revisions and editions shall be adopted and incorporated by reference herein. The 2003 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and any subsequent revisions or editions shall be deposited in the Office of the Reno City Clerk and be available for public inspection. (Ord. No. 4526, § 1, 6-27-95; Ord. No. 6044, § 1, 8-20-08; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.070 Interference, destruction and obstruction of traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals, and obstruction of vision at intersections.

Sec. 6.06.070. - Interference, destruction and obstruction of traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals, and obstruction of vision at intersections. (a) No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to, or in fact, alter, deface, injure, knock down or remove any traffic-control device or any railroad sign or any inscription, shield or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof. (b) It is unlawful for any person to hide or obscure any official traffic-control device, railroad signal or signals, by the erection of any object, or by allowing bushes, trees or other vegetation to grow and obscure the same. (c) It is unlawful for the property owner or occupant on all lots, regardless of zone classification, to allow any sign, fence, ornamental hedge, shrub, tree, display or any other object obstructing any part of the sidewalk, or, to allow structures, signs, hedges, shrubbery, natural growth, berms, mounds, or other obstructions not covered under subsection (d), to obstruct the stopping sight distance of motorists. (d) Clear view areas shall be established at all intersections that are not controlled by all way stop signs or traffic signals. The clear view area shall be determined by the appropriate sight distance as defined in the latest edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, Chapter IX - "At Grade Intersections" and shall be provided at all intersections. Clear view areas at uncontrolled intersections where the posted speed is 25 miles per hour or less, by establishing a point at which the centerlines of the respective streets intersect and measuring from said point a distance of 110 feet along each centerline to a second point and connecting each such second point by a straight line. The area encompassed by the straight lines shall be the clear view area. It shall be unlawful to place or maintain within any clear view area any structures, signs, hedges, shrubbery, natural growth, berms, or mounds, or other obstructions to view at a height of between two and one-half and eight feet above the level of the street except for structures already in existence as of June 30, 1983. Exceptions shall be made for public utility poles, trees that are trimmed to the trunk at a height of two and one-half and eight feet above the level of the street whose trunk size does not constitute an obstruction of view, official traffic control devices, signs mounted eight feet or more above the level of the street that do not constitute an obstruction of view. (e) Every such object or vegetation, as set forth above, is hereby declared a public nuisance, and will be abated or removed in accordance with the procedure outlined in chapter 8.22. In addition, such violations listed above, shall also be subject to other lawful remedies and actions legally afforded to the City of Reno. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.080 Same—Play streets.

Sec. 6.06.080. - Same—Play streets. (a) The city traffic engineer shall have authority to declare any street or part thereof a play street and to place appropriate signs or devices in the roadway indicating and helping to protect the same. (b) Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating any street or part thereof as a play street, no person shall drive a vehicle upon any such street or portion thereof except drivers of vehicles having business or whose residences are within such closed area, and then any such driver shall exercise the greatest care in driving upon any such street or portion thereof. (Code 1966, §§ 8.16.110, 8.16.120; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.090 Same—Designation of crosswalks and safety zones.

Sec. 6.06.090. - Same—Designation of crosswalks and safety zones. The city traffic engineer is hereby authorized to designate and maintain, by appropriate devices, marks, or lines upon the surface of the roadway, crosswalks at intersections. (Code 1966, § 8.16.130; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.100 Same—Traffic lanes.

Sec. 6.06.100. - Same—Traffic lanes. (a) The city traffic engineer is hereby authorized to mark traffic lanes upon the roadway of any street or highway where a regular alignment of traffic is necessary. (b) Where such traffic lanes have been marked, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to fail or refuse to keep such vehicle within the boundaries of any such lane except when lawfully passing another vehicle or preparatory to making a lawful turning movement. (Code 1966, § 8.16.140; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.110 Signs required at through streets.

Sec. 6.06.110. - Signs required at through streets. Whenever any street is designated as a through street it shall be the duty of the city traffic engineer to place and maintain a stop sign, or on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation at any intersection a yield sign, on each and every street intersecting such through street unless traffic at any intersection is controlled at all times by traffic-control signals, provided, however, that at the intersection of two such through streets or at the intersection of a through street and a heavy traffic street not so designated, stop signs shall be erected at the approaches of either of the streets as may be determined by the city traffic engineer upon the basis of an engineering and traffic study. (Code 1966, § 8.36.010; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.120 Stop when traffic obstructed.

Sec. 6.06.120. - Stop when traffic obstructed. No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic-control signal indication to proceed. (Code 1966, § 8.36.070; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.130 Authority to place and obedience to turning markers.

Sec. 6.06.130. - Authority to place and obedience to turning markers. (a) The city traffic engineer is authorized to place markers, buttons, or signs within or adjacent to intersections indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning at such intersections, and such course to be traveled as so indicated may conform to or be other than as prescribed by law or ordinance. (b) When authorized markers, buttons or other indications are placed within an intersection indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning thereat, no driver of a vehicle shall disobey the directions of such indications. (Code 1966, § 8.24.020; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.140 Authority to designate one-way streets and alleys.

Sec. 6.06.140. - Authority to designate one-way streets and alleys. Whenever any street or alley is designated as a one-way street or alley, the city traffic engineer shall place and maintain signs giving notice thereof, and no such designation shall be effective unless such signs are in place. Signs indicating the direction of lawful traffic movement shall be placed at every intersection where movement of traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited. (Code 1966, § 8.32.010; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.150 Authority to restrict direction of movement on streets during certain periods.

Sec. 6.06.150. - Authority to restrict direction of movement on streets during certain periods. (a) The city traffic engineer is hereby authorized with the approval of the city council, to determine and designate streets, parts of streets or specific lanes thereon upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction during one period and the opposite direction during another period of the day and shall place and maintain appropriate markings, signs, barriers or other devices to give notice thereof. The city traffic engineer may erect signs temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless of the center line of the roadway. (b) It is unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle in violation of such marking, signs, barriers or other devices so placed in accordance with this section. (Code 1966, § 8.32.030; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.160 Restrictions as to speed.

Sec. 6.06.160. - Restrictions as to speed. Indication of maximum speeds. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a street or highway in excess of that indicated as follows: (1) Fifteen miles per hour: a. When passing a school building or the grounds thereof during school recess or while children are going to or leaving or playing about the school; or b. When turning a corner from one street or highway into another in any district, or on going through any street intersection within the city, except when traveling along a through street; c. In public parks within the city; d. When approaching or upon a curve or any other part of a street or highway if the driver's view is obstructed within a distance of 100 feet along the street or highway in the direction in which such driver is proceeding; e. In public alleys within the city. (2) Twenty-five miles per hour upon any street or highway except as otherwise provided in this title. (3) In excess of 25 miles per hour upon any street or highway marked and signed by the city traffic engineer, when the marking and signing indicate the allowance of such speed. (4) Where city council has designated a pedestrian safety zone in compliance with RMC 6.06.765 and state law, the speed limit for that street or highway containing the zone may be lowered by ten miles per hour from the current posted speed limit. (5) The city traffic engineer may reduce a speed limit by ten miles per hour for a defined distance upon any street or highway when the following conditions are met: a. Within a residence district as defined by NRS 484B.053; and b. Adjacent to a park with a designated children's playground that is located adjacent to the street or highway, or where an uncontrolled marked crosswalk is located within 200 yards of a park; and c. If a speed limit is reduced pursuant to this subsection, the reduced speed limit shall be no less than 20 miles per hour. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14; Ord. No. 6584, § 1, 12-2-20)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.170 Reserved.

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.180 Parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Sec. 6.06.180. - Parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. A person, except physicians or other persons on emergency calls, shall not park a vehicle on any highway, street or alley which has an official traffic-control device prohibiting parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of any day. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.190 Parking in alleys.

Sec. 6.06.190. - Parking in alleys. No vehicle shall be parked in an alley or left so parked temporarily within District No. 1 or outside District No. 1 where designated by the city council and signs are placed giving notice thereof, except for such period of time as is reasonably necessary for the purpose of loading or unloading such vehicle. If commercial vehicles are required to be parked in alleys for the purpose of making utility installation, maintenance, or repairs, the vehicles shall be so parked as not to block the passage of other vehicles and shall not be so parked in alleys unless written consent to do so is first obtained from the city manager or his designated representative or as permitted for service parking as allowed by section 6.06.505. The penalty for the violation of this section shall be the sum of $15.00, minimum. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.200 Stopping or standing prohibited when signs required.

Sec. 6.06.200. - Stopping or standing prohibited when signs required. (a) The city engineer is hereby authorized to designate "no parking" or stopping areas, and shall cause such areas to be appropriately signed and/or marked by red paint placed and maintained upon the entire curb surface within such area, omitting any crosswalk area, disabled access ramp, and driveway. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park a vehicle in any area so designated as a "No Parking" or stopping area; except that a bus may stop in such a red zone when the same has been authorized to be, and has been marked or signed as, a bus stop, and a taxi or vehicle for the transportation of persons or property for hire may stop in certain red zones as provided in this title, and vehicles of the city and of the officials of the city may stop in such red zone which has been authorized to be, and has been marked or signed, for "municipal cars only." The penalty for the violation of this section shall be the sum of $25.00, minimum. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.210 Restricted parking zones.

Sec. 6.06.210. - Restricted parking zones. A person shall not stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or length of time in any restricted parking zone other than for the purpose to which parking in such zone is restricted, except that a driver of a passenger vehicle may stop temporarily in such zone for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers when such stopping does not interfere with any vehicle which is waiting to enter or about to enter the zone for the purpose of parking in accordance with the purpose to which parking is restricted. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.220 Unlawful to park at certain places.

Sec. 6.06.220. - Unlawful to park at certain places. A person shall not park a vehicle at any time on any of the following parts of highways, sidewalks or sidewalk areas, where official traffic-control devices are erected giving notice thereof: (a) In front of a theater entrance; (b) In front of the entrance or exit of a hotel; (c) In front of the entrance of any building where any such device has been erected by a local authority. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.230 Stopping for loading or unloading only.

Sec. 6.06.230. - Stopping for loading or unloading only. When such areas as the city engineer may hereafter designate as "loading zones" have been appropriately marked by yellow paint placed and maintained upon the entire curb surface along such area, with a proper sign erected and designated "loading zone" along the yellow zone, it shall be unlawful for any person to stop or stand a vehicle except for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or materials except under certain restrictions, as follows: (1) Private vehicles. The loading or unloading of passengers shall not consume more than three minutes and that of unloading or loading of passengers and their luggage or miscellaneous cargo shall not consume more than five minutes. If it is determined by the city engineer that the aforementioned loading and unloading time limits are not adequate for adjacent property needs, the city engineer may extend the time limits, up to a maximum of 20 minutes, as deemed appropriate by a parking study. If the time limits are extended, the limits shall be posted by regulatory signage. (2) Commercial vehicles. The loading or unloading of passengers, materials, cargo, delivery or pickup of express and parcel post packages and United States mail shall not consume more than 20 minutes unless permission be obtained from the police department authorizing the standing of a vehicle for a longer period of time while unloading or loading. (3) Hotel loading zone. Where a proper sign is erected in front of a hotel, the time for loading and unloading passengers and their luggage shall not consume more than ten minutes. Hotel loading zones shall not be subject to the provisions of paragraph (4) of this section. (4) Application of restrictions and exceptions. The aforementioned restrictions shall be effective on weekdays and also on Saturdays between the hours commencing with 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 6:00 p.m., unless the areas are posted otherwise. If the areas are posted by signs, as, for example, stating "day or night" or "24 hours," then and in such instances the restrictions shall be in effect for the period indicated by the signs. Except as indicated by such appropriate signs, all loading zones shall be open to public parking on weekdays and Saturdays between the hours commencing with 6:00 p.m. and concluding with 8:00 a.m., and they shall likewise be open to public parking on Sundays and holidays for the full 24 hours of such days. The penalty for violation of this section shall be the sum of $15.00, maximum. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.240 Qualified alternative fuel vehicles parking program.

Sec. 6.06.240. - Qualified alternative fuel vehicles parking program. (1) "Qualified alternative fuel vehicle" has the meaning as defined in section 6.04.485 of the Reno Municipal Code. (2) The city shall issue to the owner or long-term lessee of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle a distinctive decal, label or other identifier that clearly distinguishes the qualified alternative fuel vehicle from other vehicles. (3) The decal, label or other identifier may be obtained by the owner or long-term lessee of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle by: (a) Submitting an appropriate application to the traffic engineer and/or his designee on forms developed or approved by the city; (b) Providing such other documentation and verification as the traffic engineer or his designee may require, including without limitation: (i) Documentation regarding vehicle identification, ownership and vehicle registration; (ii) Visual confirmation of vehicle identification and license plate information; and (iii) Certification or other verification acceptable to the traffic engineer or his designee that the vehicle is a qualified alternative fuel vehicle. (4) A decal, label or other identifier issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for no more than one year, renewable upon application and upon such documentation and verification as the traffic engineer or his designee may require. (5) A fee of $10.00 for each decal, label or other identifier issued pursuant to this chapter, whether in connection with initial issuance, renewal or replacement will be charged. (6) Except as otherwise provided in (7) herein, the driver of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle displaying the distinctive decal, label or other identifier issued for that vehicle pursuant to this chapter may: (a) Stop, stand or park the qualified alternative fuel vehicle in any public metered parking zone within the City's Parking Meter District No. 1 without making payment therefore in a manner otherwise required; and (b) Stop, stand or park the qualified alternative fuel vehicle in any public parking lot or parking area within the City's Parking Meter District No. 1 without paying the parking fee otherwise required. (7) The driver of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle shall: (a) Comply with any limits on the amount of time for stopping, standing or parking imposed on other drivers; and (b) Pay applicable parking fees during certain special events or activities designated by the city, regardless of whether the vehicle displays a decal, label or other identifier issued pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.250 Parking limited.

Sec. 6.06.250. - Parking limited. (a) When signs, as authorized by the city engineer, are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street or city-owned or -operated public parking lot for a period of time longer than the period specified on the sign. (b) When signs, as authorized by the city engineer, are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street or city-owned or -operated public parking lot between the hours specified on the sign or as otherwise specified on the sign. (c) The provisions of this section shall be subject to the application of special or more restrictive provisions contained in this chapter and relating to the parking of vehicles. (d) The penalty for the violation of this section shall be the sum of $5.00, minimum. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.260 Preferential parking rights.

Sec. 6.06.260. - Preferential parking rights. Whenever a space is vacant next to a curb, sufficient only for the parking of one vehicle, and any vehicle has been stopped in the line of traffic for the purpose of backing into the space, such vehicle shall have the preferential right to such parking space over any following vehicle. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.265 Service and business parking.

Sec. 6.06.265. - Service and business parking. (1) The city engineer or designee is authorized to issue a permit for "service parking," which term means use of parking meter space while rendering service in cleaning, painting, adjusting or making minor repairs or replacements in or to buildings or building equipment or to public utilities in the vicinity of the service parking space, or service parking in an alley, loading zone, taxicab stand, or bus stand upon the following conditions: (a) Application shall be made to the city engineer or designee on a form provided by the city. The applicant shall set forth the applicant's business and the necessity for such permit. (b) If it appears that a necessity exists, the city engineer or designee may authorize the issuance of such permit upon payment of the fees and under the conditions hereinafter prescribed. (c) Upon payment of the prescribed fee, the city engineer or designee may authorize the number of vehicles eligible for "service parking" deemed necessary or convenient for the applicant. (d) Upon entering any space available, the permittee shall follow the prescribed method as set forth by the public works department for the use of the "service parking" permit. (e) The city engineer or designee, or the police department may revoke any permit if used for any purpose other than that authorized herein, or for any violation of the terms and conditions of this section. Upon revocation, any issued device used to indicate "service parking" status shall be immediately returned to the city engineer or designee and all fees paid shall be forfeited. Police officers finding vehicles in "service parking" status shall investigate the use being made thereof, and if it is found in violation of this section, shall issue a citation to the permittee and shall remove the vehicle from "service parking" status. (f) The fee for a permit shall be in accordance with a set list of fees approved by the city council and kept on file in the office of the city engineer. (g) It is unlawful for any permittee to violate any of the provisions of this section, or for any other person to have in his possession any issued device used to indicate "service parking" status issued by the city engineer when not authorized by the permittee, and violations shall be punished as provided in this Code. (2) The city engineer is authorized to issue a permit for "business parking," which term means use of parking space for general business use upon the following conditions: (a) The business property has no off-street parking. (b) The permit shall only be valid in a metered parking space immediately adjacent to the business property, except as otherwise allowed under the permit issued by the city engineer. (c) No more than one permit shall be issued to any one business. (d) Application shall be made to the city engineer on a form provided by the city. The applicant shall set forth the applicant's business name and the necessity for such permit. (e) If it appears that a necessity exists, the city engineer may authorize the issuance of such permit upon payment of the fees and under the conditions hereinafter prescribed. (f) Upon entering any metered space available, the permittee shall follow the prescribed method as set forth by the public works department for the use of the "business parking" permit. (g) The city engineer or designee, or the police department may revoke any permit if used for any purpose other than that authorized herein, or for any violation of the terms and conditions of this section. Upon revocation, any issued device used to indicate "business parking" status shall be immediately returned to the city engineer or designee and all fees paid shall be forfeited. Police officers finding vehicles in "business parking" status shall investigate the use being made thereof, and if it is found in violation of this section, shall issue a citation to the permittee and shall remove the vehicle from "business parking" status. (h) The fee for a permit shall be in accordance with a set list of fees approved by the city council and kept on file in the office of the city engineer. (i) It is unlawful for any permittee to violate any of the provisions of this section, or for any other person to have in his possession any issued device used to indicate "business parking" status issued by the city engineer when not authorized by the permittee, and violations shall be punished as provided in this Code. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.270 Towing and repossessing vehicles; notice; penalty.

Sec. 6.06.270. - Towing and repossessing vehicles; notice; penalty. (a) Any person who repossesses or tows any vehicle from any location in the city without the knowledge of the registered owner thereof shall immediately report such repossession or towage by oral communication to the police department of the city. The oral communication shall include the description of the vehicle, identification number, license number, the time of such repossession or towage, and the location from which and to which the vehicle has been repossessed or towed. (b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 4654, § 1, 7-9-96; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.280 Zones of quiet.

Sec. 6.06.280. - Zones of quiet. (a) Every street or highway within 200 feet of a hospital building is hereby declared to be a "zone of quiet" and the chief of police is hereby authorized to declare any portion of a street, highway or alley within 200 feet of a sick chamber a "zone of quiet" for temporary purposes. (b) It is unlawful for any person to sound gongs, whistles horns, sirens, or to make unnecessary noise or itinerant music in any such "zone of quiet." (Code 1966, § 8.68.070; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.290 Amplified noise emissions from motor vehicles.

Sec. 6.06.290. - Amplified noise emissions from motor vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person, while parked or operating a motorized vehicle upon a highway to create or allow amplified sound within the vehicle which is audible at a distance of 25 feet from the vehicle. This section shall not apply to emergency vehicles or to the emission of sound to alert persons to the existence of an emergency or break-in. (Ord. No. 6153, § 1, 6-9-10; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.300 Sports in streets.

Sec. 6.06.300. - Sports in streets. It is unlawful for any person to engage in any sport, amusement or occupation likely to impede the passage of vehicles upon any street. (Code 1966, § 8.68.080; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.310 Machinery in motion on motor vehicles at a standstill.

Sec. 6.06.310. - Machinery in motion on motor vehicles at a standstill. It is unlawful for any person to leave unattended upon any public street or highway or alley any motor vehicle while any part of its machinery is running, or is in motion, except for the purpose of operating refrigeration equipment on such vehicle or a trailer or semitrailer connected therewith. (Code 1966, § 8.68.110; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.320 Draining of gasoline and oil.

Sec. 6.06.320. - Draining of gasoline and oil. It is unlawful for any person owning or operating any vehicle or any machinery or apparatus using gasoline, or other product of petroleum to drain, or to permit the same to drip or run from the crank or gear case, or from any other part of vehicle or machinery any gasoline, oil or other petroleum product upon any street or highway. (Code 1966, § 8.68.120; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.330 Driving on sidewalk or public parks prohibited.

Sec. 6.06.330. - Driving on sidewalk or public parks prohibited. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive or park upon or within any sidewalk area or upon any area designated as a public park, except at a permanent or temporary driveway or alley entrance. (Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.340 Transferring loads.

Sec. 6.06.340. - Transferring loads. It is unlawful to transfer merchandise from one vehicle to another upon any street, except if one such vehicle has been damaged or become disabled and cannot be removed from the street with safety until the same has been unloaded. (Code 1966, § 8.68.320; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.350 Emergency and experimental regulations.

Sec. 6.06.350. - Emergency and experimental regulations. (a) The chief of police, by and with the approval of the city traffic engineer, is empowered to make regulations necessary to make effective the provisions of the traffic ordinances of this city and to make and enforce temporary or experimental regulations to cover emergencies or special conditions. No such temporary or experimental regulations shall remain in effect for more than 90 days. (b) The city traffic engineer may test traffic control devices under actual conditions of traffic. (Ord. No. 2847, § 1 (8.68.360), 5-27-80; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.360 Horse-drawn vehicles.

Sec. 6.06.360. - Horse-drawn vehicles. (a) No horse-drawn vehicle shall be operated on a public street as a business enterprise unless all the requirements for licensing contained in of Title 5 of the Reno Municipal Code for licensing have been met. (b) The driver of any vehicle operated under this section shall have a valid driver's license. (c) No horse-drawn vehicle may be operated as a business on a two land street in the city unless specifically approved in accordance with section 5.17.040 of this Code. (d) Horse-drawn vehicles, when in motion shall be operated only in the curb-most traffic lane on any public street, except when making a left turn, and the driver shall obey all applicable state and local traffic laws, ordinances and regulations. (e) Horses in service will be driven at a walk at all times unless clearing an intersection, when a trot is authorized. No horse may be driven at a canter or gallop. (f) Horse-drawn vehicles shall pick up and discharge passengers only in authorized loading zones. (g) Horse-drawn vehicles shall park only in "stands" designated and approved in accordance with section 5.17.040 of this Code. (h) Occupancy of a horse-drawn vehicle shall not exceed the rated seating capacity of the vehicle. (i) No passenger shall be allowed to ride on any part of the vehicle when in motion except seated inside the vehicle. (j) Drivers shall not solicit patronage in a loud tone of voice or in any manner to annoy or obstruct the movement of a person, or follow any person for the purpose of soliciting patronage. Any violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 4752, § 1, 5-20-97; Ord. No. 4942, § 1, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.510 Obedience to traffic and police officers.

Sec. 6.06.510. - Obedience to traffic and police officers. (a) It is unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of any police officer of the city, county or state while he is performing his duties in the enforcement of this title. (b) Officers of the police department are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by means of visible or audible signal. It is unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of a traffic or police officer. (c) It is unlawful for any person driving or operating, propelling or causing to be propelled, any vehicle to fail to stop opposite or in advance of any flagman, signal device or person directing traffic at or in advance of a school pedestrian lane and giving warning that children are about to or are crossing the street; and it is further declared to be unlawful to proceed until such signal has stopped, been raised or removed, or the flagman, or person stationed at or in advance of such pedestrian lane, has given a signal to go, or has left the locality. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.515 Authorized emergency vehicles—Privileges.

Sec. 6.06.515. - Authorized emergency vehicles—Privileges. (a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated. (b) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: (1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this title; (2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation; (3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life or property; (4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions. (c) The exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when the driver of any such vehicle while in motion sounds audible signal by bell, siren, or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle, except that an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the vehicle. (d) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.520 Same—Designation.

Sec. 6.06.520. - Same—Designation. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, authorized emergency vehicles are vehicles publicly owned and operated in the performance of the duty of: (1) A police or fire department; (2) A sheriff's office; (3) The state highway patrol; (4) A public ambulance agency; (5) A public lifeguard or lifesaving agency. (b) A vehicle publicly maintained in whole or in part by the state, or by a city or county, and privately owned, and operated by a regularly salaried member of a police department, sheriff's office or traffic law enforcement department, is an authorized emergency vehicle under the following conditions: (1) When such vehicle has such a permit from the state department of motor vehicles; (2) Where such person operates such vehicle so owned by him in responding to emergency calls or fire alarms or highway patrol duty or operates such vehicle in the pursuit of actual or suspected violators of the law; and (3) When the state, county or city does not furnish to such officer a publicly-owned vehicle for the purposes stated in subsection (2). (c) When a vehicle is operated as an authorized emergency vehicle it shall display a flashing red light and an audible siren which have been approved by the state department of motor vehicles. (d) The following are not emergency vehicles and shall not be permitted to operate as such: (1) Tow cars; (2) Public utility vehicles; (3) Vehicles used in merchant patrols; (4) Vehicles used in private escort service; (5) Privately-owned vehicles of volunteer firemen; (6) Privately-owned vehicles of reserve members of a police department or a sheriff's office; and (7) Vehicles of private detectives. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.525 Duty to stop, give information and render aid.

Sec. 6.06.525. - Duty to stop, give information and render aid. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident within the city on a street, highway, alley or premises to which the public has access resulting in damage to any vehicle or other property which is driven, occupied or attended by any person or which accident involves a person shall: (1) Immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible, and shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of this section. Such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than necessary; and (2) Give his name, address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving, and shall upon request exhibit his license to operate a motor vehicle to any person injured in such accident or to the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle or other property damaged in such accident; and (3) Give such information and upon request surrender such license to any police officer at the scene of the accident or who is investigating the accident; and (4) Render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying, or the making of arrangements for the carrying, of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary, or if such carrying is requested by the injured person. (5) If no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in such accident shall forthwith report such accident to the nearest office of the police and submit thereto all necessary information including the information required by this section. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.530 Duty to stop and give information in accident involving unattended vehicle or other property.

Sec. 6.06.530. - Duty to stop and give information in accident involving unattended vehicle or other property. (a) The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident within the city on a street, highway, alley or premises to which the public has access with any vehicle or other property which is unattended, resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property, shall immediately stop and shall then and there locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or other property or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on such vehicle or property a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking. (b) The driver of a vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended, resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property, shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the nearest office of police. (c) Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of an accident as required by subsection (b) and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, such occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the driver. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.535 Obedience.

Sec. 6.06.535. - Obedience. (a) It is unlawful for any driver to disobey the instructions of any official traffic-control device placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless at the time otherwise directed by a police officer. (b) No provision of this chapter for which such devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation such device in not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular provision of this chapter does not state that such devices are required, such provisions shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place. (c) Whenever devices are placed in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this chapter, such devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of a public authority, unless the contrary is established by competent evidence. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.540 Signal legend.

Sec. 6.06.540. - Signal legend. (a) When the traffic-control signal is circular green alone: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless another device at such place prohibits either or both such turns. Such vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal may proceed across the highway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk, unless directed otherwise by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks). (b) Where the traffic-control signal is circular green with a turn arrow: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal may proceed to make the movement indicated by the green turn arrow or such other movement as is permitted by the circular green signal, but such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection at the time such signal is exhibited. Drivers turning in the direction of the arrow when displayed with the circular green signal are thereby advised that so long as a turn arrow is illuminated, oncoming or opposing traffic simultaneously faces a steady red signal. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal may proceed across the highway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk, unless directed otherwise by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks). (c) Where the traffic-control signal is a green turn arrow alone: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal may proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow signal so long as the arrow is illuminated, but such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within the adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal shall not enter the highway until permitted to proceed by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks). (d) Where the traffic-control signal is a green straight through arrow alone: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal may proceed through but shall not turn right or left. Such vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal may proceed across the highway within the appropriate marked or unmarked crosswalk, unless directed otherwise by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks). (e) Where the traffic-control signal is a steady yellow signal alone: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal is thereby warned that the related green movement is being terminated or that a steady red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter, and such vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection when the red signal is exhibited. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal, unless otherwise directed by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks), are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the highway. (f) Where the signal is a flashing yellow turn arrow, displayed alone or in combination with another signal: (1) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is permitted to cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow signal, or other such movement as is permitted by other signal indications displayed at the same time. Such vehicular traffic must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk and yield the right-of-way to other traffic lawfully in the intersection. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal, unless otherwise directed by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks), are thereby advised that there may be insufficient time to cross the highway, but may proceed across the highway within the appropriate marked or unmarked crosswalk. (g) Where the signal is a steady red signal alone: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal shall stop in all cases before entering the intersection, and shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the nearest side of the intersection where the sign or pavement marking indicates where the stop shall be made, or in the absence of any such crosswalk, sign or marking, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped or standing until the green signal is shown. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal shall not enter the highway unless permitted to proceed by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks). (3) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal and situated on the extreme right of the highway after stopping may proceed into the intersection for a right turn only when the intersecting highway is two-directional or one-way to the right, or vehicular traffic facing such a signal and situated on the extreme left of a one-way highway may proceed into the intersection for a left turn only when the intersecting highway is one-way to the left, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection. (4) Where the signal is a steady red arrow alone, vehicular traffic facing such a signal shall stop in all cases before entering the intersection, and shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the nearest side of the intersection where the sign or pavement marking indicates where the stop shall be made, or in the absence of any such crosswalk, sign or marking then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped or standing until the green turn arrow is shown. (h) Where the signal is a steady red with a green turn arrow then: (1) Vehicular traffic facing such a signal may enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the green turn arrow, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. Drivers turning in the direction of the arrow are thereby advised that so long as the turn arrow is illuminated, oncoming or opposing traffic simultaneously faces a steady red signal. (2) Pedestrians facing such a signal shall not enter the highway unless permitted to proceed by another device as provided in section 6.06.735 (right-of-way in crosswalks). (i) If a traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions, which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or pavement marking indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such device, the stop shall be made at the signal. (j) Whenever traffic-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a highway, such signals shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles as follows: (1) A downward-pointing green arrow means that a driver facing such signal may drive in any lane over which the green signal is shown. (2) A red "X" symbol means a driver facing such signal shall not enter or drive in any lane over which such red signal is shown. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.545 Flashing signals.

Sec. 6.06.545. - Flashing signals. (a) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: (1) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. (2) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.550 Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.

Sec. 6.06.550. - Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings. (a) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway an unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or in an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal. (b) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising. (c) This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs. (d) Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highways is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.555 Vehicles to be driven on right side of highway.

Sec. 6.06.555. - Vehicles to be driven on right side of highway. Upon highways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the highway, except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the laws governing such movements; (2) When the right half of the highway is closed to traffic; (3) Upon a highway divided into three lanes for traffic under the laws applicable thereon; or (4) Upon a highway designated and posted for one-way traffic; or (5) When the highway is not sufficient width. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.560 Vehicles not to be driven on left side of highway.

Sec. 6.06.560. - Vehicles not to be driven on left side of highway. (a) A vehicle shall not be driven on the left of the center of a two-lane, two-directional highway and overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. (b) A vehicle shall not be driven to the left side of the highway at any time: (1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; (2) When approaching within 100 feet or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; (3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel. (c) Subsection (b) does not apply upon a one-way highway. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.565 Passing on the right.

Sec. 6.06.565. - Passing on the right. (a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (1) When the driver of the vehicle overtaken is making or signaling to make a left turn and when such movement may be made safely; (2) Upon a highway with unobstructed pavement (but not including that portion of the roadway designated as a parking lane, emergency parking lane, loading zone or red zone); (3) Upon any highway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the highway is free from obstruction and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles (but not including that portion of the roadway designated as a parking lane, emergency parking lane, loading zone or red zone). (b) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. (c) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right when such movement requires driving off the paved portion of the highway. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.570 Overtaking a vehicle.

Sec. 6.06.570. - Overtaking a vehicle. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6.06.560(a) (vehicles not to be driven on left side of highway), the following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles: (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the highway until safely clear of such overtaken vehicle. (2) The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle upon observing the overtaking vehicle or hearing a signal. The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle. (3) If vehicles on a street or highway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines, the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) shall not be considered as prohibiting the vehicles in one such line overtaking or passing the vehicles in another such line either upon the right or left, nor shall the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) be construed to prohibit a driver overtaking and passing upon the right of another vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn. (4) The driver of an overtaking motor vehicle, when traveling under such conditions as to make it necessary to insure safe operation, shall give audible warning with his horn or other warning device before passing or attempting to pass a vehicle proceeding in the same direction. (5) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction within any intersection. (6) Meeting or overtaking school bus: a. Except as provided in subsection b, below, the driver of any vehicle upon a street, highway, alley, or premises to which the public has access, when meeting or overtaking, from either direction, any school bus, equipped with signs and signals required by the laws of the state; which has stopped on the street, highway, alley or premises to which the public has access for the purpose of receiving or discharging any pupil and is displaying a flashing red light signal visible from the front and rear, shall bring his vehicle to a stop immediately and shall not proceed past the school bus until the flashing red signal ceases operation. b. The driver of a vehicle upon the street, highway, alley, or premises to which the public has access with separate roadways, need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus which is upon the other roadway. The driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus when the school bus is stopped at an intersection or other place which is controlled by a traffic-control signal or at an intersection or other place where traffic is controlled by a traffic officer. (7) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass another vehicle traveling in the same direction in an area designated as a school zone or school crossing zone. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.575 Following too closely.

Sec. 6.06.575. - Following too closely. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon the condition of the highway. (b) The driver of any truck or combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, which is following a truck, or combination of vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width, shall, whenever conditions permit, leave a space of 500 feet so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, but this shall not prevent a truck or combination of vehicles from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles. This subsection does not apply to any vehicle or combination of vehicles while moving on a highway on which there are two or more lanes available for traffic moving in the same direction. (c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any highway outside of a business district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be operated to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle or combination of vehicles to enter and occupy such space without danger. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.580 Right-of-way at intersections.

Sec. 6.06.580. - Right-of-way at intersections. (a) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered an intersection from a different highway. (b) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. (c) When a vehicle enters an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal which is installed and has its vehicular signals uncovered, but is inoperative at the time the vehicle enters the intersection, the driver of the vehicle shall proceed as if a stop sign had been erected at each entrance to the intersection and shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is none, at the point nearest the intersection where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the through highway. After making such a stop, the driver shall proceed cautiously, yielding to vehicles which have previously completed a stop or are within the intersection. (d) This section shall not apply at intersections controlled by official traffic-control devices that are functioning properly or to vehicles approaching each other from opposite directions, when the driver of one of such vehicles is intending to or is making a left turn. (e) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.585 Vehicle turning left.

Sec. 6.06.585. - Vehicle turning left. (a) The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard, but such driver, having so yielded and having given a signal when as required, may make such left turn and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the turn. (b) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or bicycle approaching from the opposite direction and which is so close as to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to such approaching vehicles until such time as the left turn can be made with reasonable safety. (c) A driver having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by section 6.06.600 (method of giving a hand signal) may turn left and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching from said opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.590 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.

Sec. 6.06.590. - Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection. (a) Ever driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting highway and before entering the intersection. (b) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign if required for safety to stop shall stop before entering the crosswalk, on the nearest side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, at a clearly marked stop line, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting highway and before entering the intersection. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.595 Vehicle entering through highway.

Sec. 6.06.595. - Vehicle entering through highway. Except when traffic is being controlled by a police officer of a traffic-control signal: (1) After having stopped or, in the event of a yield sign, slowed or stopped, as required pursuant to section 6.06.590 (vehicle entering stop or yield intersection), the driver shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles which have entered the intersection from such through highway or which are approaching so closely on such through highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection. (2) The driver of a vehicle shall stop in obedience to a stop sign or yield in compliance with a yield sign in compliance with the manner prescribed in subsection (1) prior to entering an intersection if a stop sign or a yield sign is erected at one or more entrances thereto although not a part of a through highway and shall proceed cautiously, yielding to vehicles not so obligated to stop or yield and which are within the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.600 Vehicle entering highway from alley, driveway or building.

Sec. 6.06.600. - Vehicle entering highway from alley, driveway or building. The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto a sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid a collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such roadway and if crossing such roadway shall also yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian using the opposite sidewalk area as may be necessary to avoid collision. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.605 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.

Sec. 6.06.605. - Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of the laws of this state, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible and visual signal, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. (b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from this duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.610 Starting a parked vehicle.

Sec. 6.06.610. - Starting a parked vehicle. (a) A person, except when stopping, standing or parking where no parking is permitted, shall not start a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked on a highway nor enter upon a highway unless and until such movement can be made with safety. (b) A person may not travel in the parking lane while awaiting the opportunity to enter the flow of traffic or execute a right turn but must exit the parking lane directly into a travel lane as soon as it is safe to do so. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.620 Temporary roadblock; establishment; minimum requirements.

Sec. 6.06.620. - Temporary roadblock; establishment; minimum requirements. (a) Police officers may establish temporary roadblocks: (1) To apprehend persons known to be wanted for violation of the laws of the city, this state, another state or the United States, and using the streets or highways for the purpose of escape; or (2) To control traffic at or near the scene of a potential or existing emergency or hazard. (b) To warn and protect traveling public, temporary roadblocks established by police officers must meet the following requirements: (1) The temporary roadblock must be established at a point on the street or highway clearly visible at a distance of not less than 100 yards in either direction. (2) At the point of the temporary roadblock, an authorized emergency vehicle, plainly and clearly marked as such and with its warning lights in operation, must be placed so as to be clearly visible to traffic affected by the roadblock at a distance of not less than 100 yards. When so placed, at least one of the vehicle's flashing red lights must be visible to approaching traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards. (3) At the same point of the temporary roadblock, sufficient cones, reflectors, burning flares or similar devices must be in place to identify the point of the roadblock and direct, as necessary, the path to be followed by a vehicle approaching the roadblock. The devices, when in place, must be clearly visible to traffic affected by the roadblock at a distance of not less than 100 yards. (4) At a point located not less than 200 yards away, but no more than 400 yards, from the point of the temporary roadblock, cones, reflectors, burning flares or similar devices must be placed on both shoulders of the highway and near the centerline of the street or highway to warn traffic that a condition hazardous to traffic exists in the immediate vicinity. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.625 Traffic administrative roadblock; establishment; minimum requirements.

Sec. 6.06.625. - Traffic administrative roadblock; establishment; minimum requirements. (a) Police officers may establish traffic administrative roadblocks upon the streets or highways for any lawful purpose other than identifying the occupants of a vehicle or because of the existence of an emergency. (b) To warn and protect the traveling public, traffic administrative roadblocks established by police officers must meet the following requirements: (1) The traffic administrative roadblock must be established at a point on the street or highway clearly visible to approaching traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards in either direction. (2) At the point of the traffic administrative roadblock, a sign must be placed near the centerline of the street or highway displaying the word "stop" in letters of sufficient size and luminosity to be readable at a distance of not less than 50 yards in the direction affected by the roadblock, either in daytime or darkness. (3) At the same point of the traffic administrative roadblock, at least one red flashing, or intermittent light, on and burning, must be placed at the side of the street or highway, clearly visible to the oncoming traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards. (4) At a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile from the point of the traffic administrative roadblock, warning signs must be placed at the side of the street or highway, containing any wording of sufficient size and luminosity to warn the oncoming traffic that a "police stop" lies ahead. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.630 Required position and method of turning at intersections or driveways.

Sec. 6.06.630. - Required position and method of turning at intersections or driveways. When the driver of a vehicle intends to turn at an intersection or driveway: (1) When the turn is a right turn both the approach for the right turn and the right turn shall be made as closely as practicable to the right-hand side of the roadway as hereinafter set forth. Right turns must be made from the right-hand traffic lane except vehicles parked in the right-handed parking lane may turn right after yielding to traffic turning right from the right-hand traffic lane; (2) Where both the intersecting highways are two-directional, the approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the highway nearest the centerline thereof or the center left turn lane, and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the centerline but in the traffic lane nearest the centerline or the center left turn lane of the highway being entered; and in all cases, except where otherwise directed by official traffic control devices, simultaneous left turns by opposing traffic shall be made in front of each other; (3) When the turn is a left turn from a two-directional highway into a one-way highway, the approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the highway nearest the centerline thereof or the center left turn lane and the turn shall be made by turning from the right of such centerline or the center left turn lane where it enters the intersection as close as practicable to the left-hand curb of the one-way highway; (4) When making a left turn from a one-way highway into a two-directional highway, such turn shall be made by passing to the right of the centerline but in the traffic lane nearest the centerline or the center left turn lane of the highway being entered upon leaving the intersection, and the approach of such turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb of the one-way highway; (5) When making a left turn where both intersecting highways are one-way, both the approach for the left turn and the left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the highway; (6) When the turn is a left turn from a two-directional highway into a driveway or alley, the approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the highway nearest the centerline thereof or the center left turn lane of the highway; (7) When the turn is a left turn from a one-way highway into a driveway or alley, the approach for the left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the highway; (8) When the driver of a vehicle exiting an alley or drive intends to turn right the approach for the right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand side of the alley and completed as close as practicable to the right-hand side of the roadway; (9) When the driver of a vehicle exiting an alley or drive intends to turn left the approach for the left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the center of the alley or drive and completed to the right of the centerline but in the traffic lane nearest the centerline of the highway being entered. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.635 Signals on turning or stopping.

Sec. 6.06.635. - Signals on turning or stopping. (a) A driver shall not turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety, and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn if any pedestrian may be affected by such movement and after giving an appropriate signal if any other vehicle may be affected by such movement. (b) A signal of intention to turn right or left, or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course, shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled in a business or residential district and not less than the last 300 feet traveled in any other area prior to changing the course of a vehicle. This rule shall be observed, regardless of the weather. (c) A driver shall not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.640 Means of making signals.

Sec. 6.06.640. - Means of making signals. Any signal required by this chapter to be made by a driver when making a turn or a stop shall be given either by means of a hand and arm or by a signal lamp or signal device of a type approved by the department of motor vehicles, but when a vehicle is so constructed or loaded that a hand and arm signal would not be visible both to the front and rear of such vehicle then such signals shall be given by a signal lamp or signal device. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.645 Method of giving hand signals.

Sec. 6.06.645. - Method of giving hand signals. All signals given by hand and arm shall be given by hand and arm extended beyond the left side of the vehicle in the following manner, and shall indicate the turns that follow: (1) Left turn: Hand and arm extended horizontally. (2) Right turn: Hand and arm extended upward. (3) Stop or decrease speed: Hand and arm extended downward. (4) Reentering lane of traffic from parked position: Hand and arm extended horizontally. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.650 U-turns.

Sec. 6.06.650. - U-turns. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not make a U-turn upon any highway in a business district, except at an intersection or on a divided highway where an appropriate opening or crossing place exists. (b) If an official traffic-control device indicates that a U-turn is prohibited, the driver shall obey the directions of the device. (c) A U-turn may be made on any road where such turn can be made with safety, except as prohibited by this section and by the provisions of 6.06.655 (Turning on a curve or crest of grade prohibited). (d) Whenever any highway has been divided into two highways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand highway and a vehicle shall not be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section nor make any left turn, semicircle turn or U-turn, except through an opening in such physical barrier by dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection established by a public authority. (e) The driver of a vehicle shall not make a U-turn in an area designated as a school zone or school crossing zone. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.655 Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited.

Sec. 6.06.655. - Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited. A vehicle shall not be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.660 Obedience to right or left turn-control devices.

Sec. 6.06.660. - Obedience to right or left turn-control devices. Whenever official traffic-control devices are erected indicating that no right or left turn is permitted, it is unlawful for any driver of a vehicle to disobey the directions of any such sign. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.670 Obedience to one-way traffic-control devices.

Sec. 6.06.670. - Obedience to one-way traffic-control devices. (a) Upon a highway designated and signposted for one-way traffic a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated. (b) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.680 Unlawful rates of speed.

Sec. 6.06.680. - Unlawful rates of speed. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle of any kind or character at: (1) A rate of speed greater than is reasonable or proper, having due regard for the traffic, surface and width of the highway; or (2) Such a rate of speed as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person; or (3) A rate of speed greater than that posted by a public authority for the particular portion of highway being traversed. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.685 Duty to decrease speed at certain places.

Sec. 6.06.685. - Duty to decrease speed at certain places. The fact that the speed of a vehicle is lower than the prescribed limits does not relieve a driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding highway, or when special hazards exist or may exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic, or by reason of weather or other highway conditions, and speed must be decreased as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering a highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.690 Minimum speed.

Sec. 6.06.690. - Minimum speed. (a) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. (b) When a public authority determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, such authority may establish a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. (c) Such speed limit shall be in effect after the erection of appropriate signs. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.695 Speed racing and other speed violations.

Sec. 6.06.695. - Speed racing and other speed violations. (a) A person commits the offense of speed racing or other speed violations if, on alleys, highways, roads, or streets in this city, the person drives a vehicle or participates in any manner in any of the following in which a vehicle is involved: (1) A race or drag race. (2) An acceleration contest. (3) An exhibition of speed. (4) The making of a speed record. (b) Definitions. (1) A race. For purposes of this section, racing is the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive to a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long distance driving routes. (2) A drag race. For purposes of this section, drag racing is the operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicle or vehicle within a certain distance or time limit. (3) An exhibition of speed. For purposes of this section, exhibition of speed is the act of accelerating or driving a vehicle at a dangerous speed, in order to show off or make an impression on someone else. (c) Penalties. A violation is a misdemeanor and: (1) For a first offense within a three-year time period a minimum fine of $500.00; (2) For a second offense within a three-year time period a minimum fine of $800.00; (3) For a third or subsequent offense within a three-year time period a minimum fine of $1,000.00 and the court shall order the motor vehicle driver to be retested by the department of motor vehicles. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16; Ord. No. 6478, § 1, 8-22-18)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.700 Slower traffic to drive on right.

Sec. 6.06.700. - Slower traffic to drive on right. If any driver drives a motor vehicle at a speed so slow as to impede the forward movement of traffic proceeding immediately behind such vehicle, on any highway whereon a higher speed is lawful, the driver shall; when the width of the highway permits, drive to the extreme right side of the highway until such impeded traffic has passed by. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.705 Regulation of speed by traffic signals.

Sec. 6.06.705. - Regulation of speed by traffic signals. The director of traffic and transportation is authorized to regulate the timing of traffic signals so as to permit the movement of traffic in an orderly and safe manner at speeds slightly at variance from the speeds otherwise applicable with the district or at intersections and may erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.710 Restrictions as to alcoholic beverages in or about any motor vehicle within the city.

Sec. 6.06.710. - Restrictions as to alcoholic beverages in or about any motor vehicle within the city. (a) Drinking in motor vehicle. It is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage within any motor vehicle in the city. (b) Possession of open container. It is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession on his or her person, while in a privately owned motor vehicle within the city, any bottle, can, or other receptacle, containing any alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which has been partially removed. (c) Storage of opened containers. It is unlawful for the registered owner of any privately owned motor vehicle or the driver, if the registered owner is not then present in the vehicle, to keep in a motor vehicle, when such vehicle is within the city, any bottle, can, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or a seal broken, unless such bottle, can, or other receptacle is kept in the trunk of the vehicle, if such vehicle is equipped with a trunk, or kept in some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers, if the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk. A utility compartment or glove compartment shall be deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver and passenger. (d) Possession by minor. It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to knowingly possess, transport, or have under his control in any motor vehicle within the city, any alcoholic beverage, unless such person is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or is employed as a driver to deliver such alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle under his control during regular hours and in the course of his employment. (e) Possession of alcoholic beverage; exceptions. The provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) shall not apply to any person who, upon the recommendation of a doctor, carries alcoholic beverages in his motor vehicle for medicinal purposes. Such sections shall also not apply to any clergyman who carries alcoholic beverages in his motor vehicle for religious purposes. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.715 Reckless driving.

Sec. 6.06.715. - Reckless driving. Any person who drives any vehicle within the city on a street, highway, alley or premises to which the public has access in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.720 Careless driving.

Sec. 6.06.720. - Careless driving. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle of any kind or character in a careless manner within the city on a street, highway, alley or premises to which the public has access; or in other than a careful or prudent manner; or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for the traffic on, and the surface and width of the street or highway; or at such a rate of speed as to endanger the life, limb or property of a person; provided further that the mere fact that a vehicle is operated within the speed restrictions contained in this chapter will not constitute prima facie evidence that the vehicle was operated in a lawful manner. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.725 Inattentive driving.

Sec. 6.06.725. - Inattentive driving. No person while driving a motor vehicle may be engaged or occupied with an activity, other than driving the vehicle, that interferes or reasonably appears to interfere with the person's ability to drive the vehicle safely. Telephonic device use is an excluded activity pursuant to NRS 707.375 and violations are enforced through NRS 484B.165. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.730 Subject to traffic-control signals.

Sec. 6.06.730. - Subject to traffic-control signals. Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals as heretofore declared in chapter 6.06 (rules of the road), but all other places pedestrians shall be granted those rights and be subject to the restrictions stated in this title. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.735 Right-of-way in crosswalks.

Sec. 6.06.735. - Right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) Except as provided in section 6.06.745 (when pedestrians shall yield), when official traffic-control devices are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be so to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the highway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the highway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the highway as to be in danger. (b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. (c) Whenever a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle until such driver has determined that the vehicle being overtaken was not stopped for the purpose of permitting a pedestrian to cross the highway. (d) Whenever signals exhibiting "Walk" or "Don't Walk," or their respective symbols, are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) While the "Walk" indication, or the relevant symbol, is illuminated, pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the highway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-or-way by the drivers of all vehicles. (2) While the "Don't Walk" indication, or the relevant symbol, is illuminated, either steady or flashing, a pedestrian shall not start to cross the highway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing during the "Walk" indication, or the related symbol, shall proceed to a sidewalk, or to a safety zone if one is provided. (3) Whenever the word "Wait," or the relevant symbol, still appears in a signal, such indication has the same meaning as assigned in this section to the "Don't Walk" indication, or the related symbol. (4) Whenever a signal system provides a signal phase for the stopping of all vehicular traffic and the exclusive movement of pedestrians, and "Walk" and "Don't Walk" indications, or their respective symbols, control such pedestrian movement, pedestrians may cross in any direction between corners of the intersection offering the shortest route within the boundaries of the intersection when the "Walk" indication, or the relevant symbol, is exhibited, and when signals and other official traffic control devices direct pedestrian movement in such manner as provided in this section and in section 6.06.540 (signal legend). (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.740 Crossing at right angles.

Sec. 6.06.740. - Crossing at right angles. No pedestrian shall cross a roadway at any place other than by a route at right angles to the curb or by the shortest route to the opposite curb except in a crosswalk. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.745 When pedestrians shall yield.

Sec. 6.06.745. - When pedestrians shall yield. (a) Every pedestrian crossing a highway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the highways. (b) Any pedestrian crossing a highway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the highway. (c) Between adjacent intersections at which official traffic-control devices are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. (d) A pedestrian shall not cross an intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices. (e) When authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.750 Obedience to railroad signals.

Sec. 6.06.750. - Obedience to railroad signals. No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.755 Walking on roadway and soliciting rides or business.

Sec. 6.06.755. - Walking on roadway and soliciting rides or business. (a) Where sidewalks are provided it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent highway. (b) Pedestrians walking along highways where sidewalks are not provided shall walk on the left side of such highways facing the approaching traffic. (c) A person shall not stand in a highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride or any business from the driver or any occupant of a vehicle. (d) It is unlawful for any pedestrian who is under the influence of intoxicating liquors or any narcotic or stupefying drug to be within the traveled portion of any highway. (e) Unless otherwise permitted no person shall stop, stand, or remain in a painted or raised traffic island or median not designated for use by pedestrians except to wait to cross the roadway at the next pedestrian signal or, in the absence of a pedestrian signal, when traffic has cleared or yielded. (f) The provisions of this section apply also to riders of animals. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16; Ord. No. 6457, § 1, 3-28-18)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.760 Duties of driver of motor vehicle to pedestrian.

Sec. 6.06.760. - Duties of driver of motor vehicle to pedestrian. A driver of a motor vehicle shall: (a) Exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian; (b) Give audible warning with the horn of the vehicle if appropriate and when necessary to avoid such a collision; (c) Exercise proper caution upon observing a pedestrian: (1) On or near a highway, street or road; (2) At or near a bus stop or bench, shelter or transit stop for passengers of public mass transportation or in the act of boarding a bus or other public transportation vehicle; or (3) In or near a school crossing zone or a marked or unmarked crosswalk. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.765 Pedestrian safety zones.

Sec. 6.06.765. - Pedestrian safety zones. (a) The governing body of a local government or the department of transportation may designate a pedestrian safety zone on a highway if the governing body or the department of transportation: (1) Makes findings as to the necessity and appropriateness of a pedestrian safety zone, including, without limitation, any circumstances on or near a highway which make an area of the highway dangerous for pedestrians; and (2) Complies with the requirements of subsection (d) and NRS 484A.430 and 484A.440. (b) A person who is convicted of a violation of a speed limit, or of NRS 484B.165, 484B.223, 484B.227, 484B.650, 484C.110, 484C.120, RMC 6.06.160, 6.06.535—550, inclusive, 6.06.555—575, inclusive, 6.06.605, 6.06.625, 6.06.630, 6.06.655, 6.06.660, 6.06.705, 6.06.725, 6.06.680, that occurred in an area designated as a pedestrian safety zone may be punished by imprisonment or by a fine, or both, for a term or an amount equal to and in addition to the term of imprisonment or amount of the fine, or both, that the court imposes for the primary offense. Any term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to this subsection runs consecutively with the sentence prescribed by the court for the crime. This subsection does not create a separate offense, but provides an additional penalty for the primary offense, whose imposition is discretionary with the court and contingent upon the finding of the prescribed fact. (c) The additional penalty imposed pursuant to subsection (b) must not exceed a total of $1,000.00, six months of imprisonment or 120 hours of community service. (d) A governmental entity that designates a pedestrian safety zone shall cause to be erected: (1) A sign located before the beginning of the pedestrian safety zone which provides notice that higher fines may apply in pedestrian safety zones; (2) A sign to mark the beginning of the pedestrian safety zone; and (3) A sign to mark the end of the pedestrian safety zone. (e) A person who would otherwise be subject to an additional penalty pursuant to this section is not subject to such an additional penalty if, with respect to the pedestrian safety zone in which the violation occurred: (1) A sign is not erected before the beginning of the pedestrian safety zone as required by paragraph (1) of subsection (d) to provide notice that higher fines may apply in pedestrian safety zones; or (2) Signs are not erected as required by paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (d) to mark the beginning and end of the pedestrian safety zone. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.770 Right-of-way of blind or sight-impaired person.

Sec. 6.06.770. - Right-of-way of blind or sight-impaired person. A blind or sight-impaired person who is on foot and using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a cane or walking stick white in color, or white tipped with red, has the right-of-way when entering or when on a highway, street, or road. Any driver of a vehicle who approaches or encounters such person shall yield the right-of-way, come to a full stop, if necessary, and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a collision with such person. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.775 Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons.

Sec. 6.06.775. - Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons. Whenever a pedestrian is in the process of crossing a public street or highway and the pedestrian is mobility-impaired using a walker, crutch, an orthopedic cane, wheelchair, motorized wheelchair, or motorized cart, the driver in a vehicle who approaches or encounters such person shall yield the right-of-way, come to a full stop, if necessary, and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a collision with such person. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.780 Interference with driver's control.

Sec. 6.06.780. - Interference with driver's control. (a) A person shall not drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. (b) A passenger in a vehicle shall not ride in such position as to interfere with the driver's view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. (c) A vehicle shall not be operated upon any highway unless the driver's vision through any required glass equipment is normal. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.785 Mufflers on motor vehicles.

Sec. 6.06.785. - Mufflers on motor vehicles. (a) It is unlawful for any person to ride, drive, or propel, or to cause or permit to be ridden, driven or propelled, any motor vehicle in, upon, or along any street or highway or to operate or cause or permit to be operated the motor in any such vehicle in any street or other public place if such motor vehicle or the motor in such a vehicle is not provided with a good and sufficient muffler properly attached thereto, or if the exhaust from the motor in such vehicle is ejected otherwise than through such muffler, or if such exhaust is ejected toward the surface of the street or ground. (b) The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.790 Loud noises from mufflers.

Sec. 6.06.790. - Loud noises from mufflers. It is unlawful for any person operating a self-propelled vehicle upon the streets to permit the pipes, mufflers or other devices to emit the sound of exhaust in a loud and annoying manner, it being the intention of this section to compel the operation of such self-propelled vehicles in as noiseless a manner as possible. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.795 Backing of vehicles.

Sec. 6.06.795. - Backing of vehicles. (a) The driver of a vehicle: (1) Shall not back the vehicle unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic; and (2) Shall not back into an intersection, on or over a crosswalk, or around a street corner; and (3) Shall in every case yield the right- of-way to moving traffic and pedestrians. (b) Before backing, ample warning shall be given by blowing the horn of said vehicle, and while backing unceasing vigilance shall be exercised so as not to injure or damage those behind and in all events the approaching car shall have the right-of-way. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.800 Throwing tacks, materials liable to injure tires.

Sec. 6.06.800. - Throwing tacks, materials liable to injure tires. It is unlawful for any person to throw, deposit or place in or upon public street any nails, tacks, crockery, scrap iron, tin, wire, bottles, glass, thorns, or thorny clippings, or thorny branches of trees or bushes, or any other articles or things likely to puncture or injure the tires of any vehicle. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.805 Throwing burning cigarette or other material from moving vehicle.

Sec. 6.06.805. - Throwing burning cigarette or other material from moving vehicle. (a) It is unlawful for any person willfully or negligently to throw or otherwise discard from a moving vehicle any lighted cigarette, cigar, ash or other material which may cause a fire. (b) Any person convicted under this section shall be punished for a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.810 Driving through processions prohibited.

Sec. 6.06.810. - Driving through processions prohibited. (a) The operator of a motor vehicle shall not drive between the vehicles, persons, or animals comprising a funeral or other authorized procession when such funeral or procession vehicles are properly identified by pennants or other authorized insignia and while such funeral or procession is in motion, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. (b) This section does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.815 Vehicles in procession.

Sec. 6.06.815. - Vehicles in procession. (a) All vehicles, persons or animals comprising a funeral or other procession shall proceed as near to the right-hand edge of the highway as practicable and shall follow the preceding vehicles, persons or animals in such procession as closely as is practicable and safe. (b) The escort personnel may, while on duty as such, wear uniforms or insignia which have been first approved by the chief of police. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.820 Opening and closing vehicle doors.

Sec. 6.06.820. - Opening and closing vehicle doors. No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a motor vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.825 Clinging to vehicles.

Sec. 6.06.825. - Clinging to vehicles. No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.830 Riding on certain portions of vehicles prohibited.

Sec. 6.06.830. - Riding on certain portions of vehicles prohibited. (a) No person shall ride on any vehicle or upon any portion thereof not designed or intended for the use of passengers. (b) No person driving a truck shall permit any person under the age of 18 years to ride in the unenclosed cargo area of a truck. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.835 Boarding vehicles in motion.

Sec. 6.06.835. - Boarding vehicles in motion. A person shall not board or alight from any vehicle while such vehicle is in motion. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.840 Tires on traction engines.

Sec. 6.06.840. - Tires on traction engines. It is unlawful for any person to drive or cause or permit to be driven, along or upon any paved street, any vehicle to any tire or wheel of which is attached cleats or spikes or uneven surfaces, or any device that will cause damage to the pavement of such street. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.845 Driving on new pavements prohibited.

Sec. 6.06.845. - Driving on new pavements prohibited. No person shall ride or drive any horse or vehicle over or across any pavement newly laid or repaired across or around which there has been placed a barrier, or at or near which there is a person or a sign warning persons against riding or driving over such pavement, or a sign stating that the street or highway is closed. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the persons actually engaged in the paving or repair of such street or highway. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.850 Sifting or leaking loads.

Sec. 6.06.850. - Sifting or leaking loads. It is unlawful for any person to drive or move any vehicle on any street or highway unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent its contents from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.855 Covering of license plates.

Sec. 6.06.855. - Covering of license plates. It is unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle to place, or cause to be placed, over the license plate of such vehicle any glass or other transparent material of a color other than clear. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.860 Damage to public, private roads, guideboards unlawful.

Sec. 6.06.860. - Damage to public, private roads, guideboards unlawful. Every person who shall willfully and maliciously remove, damage or destroy: (1) A highway or a private way laid out by authority of law, or a bridge upon such public or private road, or willfully or maliciously cause to be placed thereon, or overlapping, any substance or thing dangerous to any person or animal traveling thereon or which might injure or puncture the tire of any vehicle; or (2) A mile board, milestone or guidepost erected upon a highway or street, or any inscription thereon, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.865 Traffic division to designate method of identifying funeral processions.

Sec. 6.06.865. - Traffic division to designate method of identifying funeral processions. (a) The traffic division shall designate a type of pennant or other identifying insignia to be displayed upon or other method to be employed to identify the vehicles in funeral processions. (b) Such funeral escort personnel may, while on duty as such wear uniforms or insignia which have been first approved by the chief of police. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.870 Driving in violation of curfew prohibited.

Sec. 6.06.870. - Driving in violation of curfew prohibited. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle in the City of Reno during any time when he is in violation of a curfew ordinance as provided in section 8.16.010. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.875 Highway closed to traffic; removal of barriers and signs unlawful; driving on highway unlawful.

Sec. 6.06.875. - Highway closed to traffic; removal of barriers and signs unlawful; driving on highway unlawful. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove any barrier or sign stating that a highway is closed to traffic. (2) It shall be unlawful to pass over a highway that is marked, signed or barricaded to indicate that it is closed to traffic. (Ord. No. 6392, § 1, 2-10-16)

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