A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or under State law, a person may operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway that is designated as an off-highway vehicle route by resolution of the City Council for the purpose of reaching a private or public area that is open for use by off-highway vehicles.
B. No person under the age of sixteen (16) shall operate an off-highway vehicle on any highway.
C. No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle on any highway unless:
1. The person possesses a valid motor vehicle operator's license in compliance with State law;
2. The person possesses evidence of liability insurance coverage for the off-highway vehicle to the extent such insurance coverage and evidence of coverage are required by NRS Chapter 490;
3. A certificate of registration is attached to the off-highway vehicle; provided, a certificate of registration is not required for an off-highway vehicle which:
a. Is owned and operated by:
(1) A federal agency;
(2) An agency of this state; or
(3) A county, incorporated city or unincorporated town in this state;
b. Is part of the inventory of a dealer of off highway vehicles;
c. Is registered or certified in another state and is located in this state for not more than ninety (90) days;
d. Is used solely for husbandry on private land or on public land that is leased to the owner or operator of the off-highway vehicle; or
e. Is used for work conducted by or at the direction of a public or private utility.
D. No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway for a distance of more than two (2) miles.
E. Except as otherwise provided in subsection E.2 and in addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 490.070, a person shall not operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway unless the off-highway vehicle has:
1. At least one (1) headlamp that illuminates objects at least five hundred feet (500') ahead of the vehicle;
2. At least one (1) tail lamp that is visible from at least five hundred feet (500') behind the vehicle;
3. At least one (1) red reflector on the rear of the vehicle, unless the tail lamp is red and reflective;
4. A stop lamp on the rear of the vehicle; and
5. A muffler which is in working order and which is in constant operation when the vehicle is running.
F. A person shall not, except as otherwise provided in this Subsection F, operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway that is not otherwise designated for use by off-highway vehicles. A person may operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway that is not otherwise designated for use by off-highway vehicles:
1. If the off-highway vehicle is operated on the highway for the purpose of crossing the highway, comes to a complete stop before crossing and crosses as close as practicable to perpendicular to the direction of travel on the highway;
2. If the off-highway vehicle is operated on the highway for the purpose of loading or unloading the off-highway vehicle onto or off of another vehicle or trailer, if the loading or unloading is as close as practicable to the place of operation of the off-highway vehicle; or
3. During an emergency if it is impossible or impracticable to use another vehicle or if a peace officer directs the operation of the off-highway vehicle.
4. If the off-highway vehicle is operated on a portion of highway that is designated as a trail connector for a trail authorized for use by off-highway vehicles for not more than two (2) miles. (Ord. 844, 10-8-2019)