You will receive a traffic ticket for running a red light in Las Vegas, Nevada. While you might think that disobeying traffic signals would be such a minor offence that you may only have to worry about a little fine, this is not the case. You can face a fine that is several hundred dollars. […]

In Las Vegas, Nevada, driving under the influence (DUI) can result in some fairly stiff penalties which are assigned on a 1st, 2nd or 3rd offense basis. In most cases, the first time that you are caught drunk driving is typically considered to be a misdemeanor offense unless there is a death or serious injury […]

If you are caught driving in Las Vegas without insurance, you could face serious penalties. These penalties can include the imposition of fines and a suspension of your vehicle registration. Additionally, driving without insurance is considered to be a misdemeanor in Las Vegas, which is a criminal offense. Learn More Continue reading the full article […]

Driving any type of motor vehicle in Las Vegas or other areas within the state of Nevada without registration may result in the issuance of a fine. Drivers must keep up with a registration of a motor vehicle that will be used on the roadways in the state. Driving with an expired registration, or driving […]

When facing warrants in Nevada, whether you may be concerned about bench warrants, search warrants, or arrest warrants, it is important to be proactive to reduce your risk for additional penalties that could include incarceration. This means that you may wish to contact a skilled defense attorney to help with your warrants in Nevada before […]

According to the Nevada DMV, you must possess and carry a valid driver’s license if you wish to operate a motor vehicle on the roadways in Las Vegas and across the state. If you are caught driving without a license, you could be convicted of a misdemeanor. In the state of Nevada, a misdemeanor charge […]

If you are caught speeding in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can be fined and may have demerit points placed against your driver’s license. The amount of your fine or the number of points that you receive is dependent on how fast you were driving over the posted speed limit. Whenever your driving speed goes over […]

When driving or riding in a vehicle through Las Vegas, Nevada law requires the use of seatbelts or child restraints for everyone inside of the vehicle. According to the Statutes of Nevada 1987, all vehicles from the year 1968 and newer must be equipped with lap belts in all of the available seats to be […]

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has a demerit point system in place to keep roads safer. If the court finds you guilty of a driving offense, you will receive a number of points against your license. For each offense, the designated demerit points will remain on your license for a period of 12 months. […]

In Nevada, it is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone, device or to engage in texting while driving. Hand-held cell phone and texting laws were approved in 2011. The laws began January 1, 2012, to help prevent driving distractions. Texting and the use of cell phones and other hand-held devices were all included in […]