Failure to yield to pedestrians when driving a motor vehicle in Nevada can result in a traffic ticket which can carry the penalty of a fine and demerit points. Whether you are in Las Vegas or any other place in the state, pedestrians have the right of way when they are following the pedestrian laws by crossing the road in a designated crosswalk or legally at an intersection. Motorists failing to yield to foot traffic in Las Vegas, Nevada, can receive a ticket for this moving violation and may face additional charges for reckless driving. You may wish to consult with an attorney because penalties for this moving violation can be severe and may include fines, loss of your driver’s license, community service, and jail time.
Las Vegas Failing to Yield to Pedestrians at a Crosswalk
Failing to Yield to Pedestrians at a Crosswalk in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nevada laws are designed to protect both motorists and foot traffic on roadways in Las Vegas and through the state. That is why failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk can carry some pretty stiff penalties for those who are found guilty of this moving violation. Pedestrians must follow specific laws when crossing roadways. These include:
- Using designated crosswalks
- Crossing roadways with the appropriate traffic signals
- Watching for traffic to cross when no designated areas are available
Drivers must slow down and even stop if necessary for those who are crossing roadways in a legal manner. Motorists failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk can face serious charges, including that of reckless driving.
Additionally, you can face charges if you attempt to pass a vehicle that is stopped at an intersection or at a crosswalk without first making sure that the vehicle is not stopped to wait for a pedestrian to cross the roadway.
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Grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Hillcrest High School where he played football. He also lived for four and a half years in South America where he learned to speak Spanish fluently. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Political Science. Afterward, he worked on several political campaigns and worked for a non-profit educational foundation in the Washington DC area. After a while, he attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. During his time in law school, he was a member of the Society of Advocates (Boyd Law’s moot court team) and served on its executive board. After law school worked at several prestigious law firms in Las Vegas before opening his own law office in February 2015.
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