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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Tow cars used to tow disabled vehicles must be equipped with:
(a) Flashing amber warning lamps which must be displayed as may be advisable to warn approaching drivers during the period of preparation at the location from which a disabled vehicle is to be towed. A flashing amber warning lamp upon a tow car may be displayed to the rear when the tow car is towing a vehicle and moving at a speed slower than the normal flow of traffic.
(b) At least two red flares, two red lanterns or two warning lights or reflectors which may be used in conjunction with the flashing amber warning lamps or lamps that emit nonflashing blue light, or both, or in place of those lamps if the lamps are obstructed or damaged at the location from which a disabled vehicle is to be towed.
2. A tow car used to tow disabled vehicles may be equipped with rear facing lamps that emit nonflashing blue light. Lamps that emit nonflashing blue light to the rear of the tow car may only be displayed when the tow car is at the scene of a traffic hazard or during the period of preparation at the location from which a disabled vehicle is to be towed, and must not be displayed when the tow car is being operated on a highway.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 43. Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft § 484D.475. Equipment for tow car: Flashing amber warning lamp; nonflashing blue lamps; flares, lanterns, lights or reflectors - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-43-public-safety-vehicles-watercraft/nv-rev-st-484d-475/
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