Reckless Driving
NRS 484B.653 — willful or wanton disregard, a fine from $250 the first time
Reckless driving in Nevada is driving in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property, driving in an unauthorized speed contest, or driving in an unauthorized trick driving display, on a highway or premises open to the public. Certain speeding and yielding violations that are the proximate cause of a collision with a pedestrian or a person on a bicycle or scooter are reckless driving too.
| Willful or wanton disregard | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Willful or wanton disregardFirst offense | PenaltyA fine of not less than $250 but not more than $1,000, or that fine and up to 6 months in the county jail |
| Willful or wanton disregardSecond offense | PenaltyA fine of not less than $1,000 but not more than $1,500, or that fine and up to 6 months in jail |
| Willful or wanton disregardThird and later | PenaltyA fine of not less than $1,500 but not more than $2,000, or that fine and up to 6 months in jail |
A speed contest, and a collision with a pedestrian or rider, also carry community service: not less than 50 hours but not more than 99 hours on a first offense.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 484B.653 — Reckless driving, organization of unauthorized speed contests and driving in or facilitating unauthorized trick driving displays prohibited
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.