Your Phone Behind The Wheel
NRS 484B.165 — no typing, reading or handheld calls while driving, and a civil penalty from $50
While driving on a highway in Nevada, a person may not type or enter text into a handheld phone, use one to read or send data, browse or message, or hold one for a voice call unless an accessory lets the call happen without hands, beyond a touch to start or end a feature.
| Violation within the preceding 7 years | Civil penalty |
|---|---|
| Violation within the preceding 7 yearsFirst | Civil penalty$50 |
| Violation within the preceding 7 yearsSecond | Civil penalty$100 |
| Violation within the preceding 7 yearsThird or later | Civil penalty$250 |
It is a civil infraction rather than a crime. The section does not reach someone reporting a medical emergency, a safety hazard or a crime, someone responding to a situation that needs immediate action where stopping would be dangerous, emergency responders and officers at work, or a voice-operated navigation system fixed to the vehicle.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 484B.165 — Using handheld wireless communications device to type or enter text, send or read data, engage in nonvoice communication or engage in voice communications without use of hands-free device unlawful
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.