Using a mobile phone while driving in Nevada (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Holding a phone while driving is banned, including for typing, texting and other non-voice communication; hands-free calls are allowed. A first violation within 7 years carries a USD 50 civil penalty.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Holding a phone while driving bannedUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Yes [1] |
| Hands-free useUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Allowed [1] |
| Fine, first offence (lowest amount where a range applies)Using a mobile phone while driving a car | $50.00 per offence [1] |
| Penalty points on the licenceUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Texting while drivingUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Manually typing or entering text into a handheld device, or using it to send or read data for internet access or non-voice communication (texting, electronic and instant messaging), is banned while driving. A voice-operated navigation system fixed to the vehicle is allowed. [1] |
Notes
- Drivers may not manually type or enter text, send or read data, or engage in voice communications on a handheld wireless device unless it is used with an accessory that allows communication without the hands. Emergency exceptions apply. Higher penalties apply in certain zones (subsection 5).
- Voice communication is allowed with an accessory that allows communication without using the hands, other than to activate, deactivate or initiate a feature. A voice-operated navigation system affixed to the vehicle is also allowed.
- A civil penalty of USD 50 applies to a first violation within the preceding 7 years, USD 100 to a second and USD 250 to a third or subsequent.
- Subsection 6 says the Department of Motor Vehicles shall not treat a first violation as a moving traffic violation. The number of demerit points was not read from NRS 483.473.
Sources
- Nevada Legislature: NRS: Chapter 484B - Rules of the Road, NRS 484B.165 (Internet Archive snapshot of 6 October 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Nevada and neighbouring states
| State | Holding a phone while driving banned | Hands-free use | Fine, first offence (lowest amount where a range applies) | Penalty points on the licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | Banned | Hands-free allowed | USD 50 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Arizona | Banned | Hands-free allowed | USD 75 to 149 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| California | Banned | Hands-free allowed | Base fine USD 20 (first) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Idaho | Banned (hands-free allowed) | — | USD 75 (first offence) | No points (first offence) |
| Oregon | Banned | Hands-free, 18 or older | USD 265 (presumptive) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Utah | No (calls allowed) | Allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Nevada
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+, within limits · Growing at home: Yes if no store within 25 miles
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: Posted limit; 80 mph cap · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): Posted limit; 80 mph cap
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (after 6+ months on a permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15.5 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1, 2, 3 (bicycle)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes ("safe and sane" Class C only)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named; concealed "dangerous weapon" banned · Locking or one-handed knives: Banned on school and child care property
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $12.00 per hour
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public)
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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