Speed racing and other speed violations.
Reno Administrative Code § 6.06.695
in effectSec. 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)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT6VETR_CH6.06RURO_S6.06.695SPRAOTSPVIFetched: 11/1/2026