How To Register A Motorcycle In Nevada

Motorcycles and Three-Wheeled Vehicles

Nevada Helmet Police force

Helmets are required for drivers and passengers on motorcycles, mopeds and trimobiles with handlebars and a saddle seat.

Helmets are non required on three-wheeled vehicles with an enclosed cab that are equipped with a steering wheel rather than handlebars.

Helmets must meet standards fix by the U.Southward. Department of Transportation.

Come across NRS 486.231 and the Comparison Chart below for more than details.

Getting a Motorcycle Commuter License

Nevada bug a Class Chiliad driver license rather than an endorsement. Both your Class A, B or C and Class M are listed on one license.

Nevada transfers motorcycle endorsements and Class M licenses from most other states. If y'all are moving to Nevada and are currently licensed in the U.South., see our New Resident Guide.

If you are applying for your first Class M license, you may either consummate an approved class or accept the DMV motorbike written and skills tests. Riders under 18 must besides comply with all of the Nevada Teen Driving requirements on historic period, holding a let, etc.

Accept a Form
Take a Course

You practice non accept to have the DMV written and skills tests if you lot consummate a form certified by the Motorbike Safety Foundation (MSF).

Courses are available from many Nevada public colleges and motorcycle dealerships. A motorcycle is provided and no instruction allow is necessary.

Find a Course
- Nevada Rider
- Motorcycle Safe Foundation
Y'all may also call Nevada Rider at (800) 889-8779 or (775) 684-7480 for courses or with any question related to motorbike prophylactic.

Get your License

Upon completion, you may bring the Document of Completion (MSF carte) and your existing Nevada license to a DMV part to take your new license issued.

The DMV volition have courses up to one year afterwards completion. The cost is $eight.25.
Have the Tests
Take the Tests

If you cull to take the cognition (written) and skills (driving) tests, you should use in person and take the vision and knowledge tests at a DMV Role. You volition have to have a Grade C written test in addition to the Grade K if you exercise not currently concord a Class C license.

A $25 testing fee will apply in addition to the licensing fee. Be sure to bring your existing Nevada license or ID menu.

If y'all do non accept a Nevada license or ID, you will demand to bring proof of identity.
- Motorcycle Handbook
- Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002):
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Instruction Permit
Didactics Let

Riders historic period xviii and older who take an MSF course are not required to receive an instruction let.

If you lot are 18 or older and accept the tests, it is your choice whether to obtain a permit. If you lot exercise non, you may non ride a motorcycle until you have completed the skills exam. A licensed motorcycle operator will have to ride the bike to the DMV for your skills test.

All riders under 18 must:
- Obtain and hold a motorcycle educational activity allow for a minimum of 6 months
- Consummate l hours of supervised experience on a motorcycle while holding a motorcycle educational activity permit and document this on the DMV drive log, and
- Successfully consummate a course in motorcycle safety.
  - If no form is offered inside a xxx-mile radius of your residence, you may complete an additional 50 hours of supervised feel.
Time Limits
- Age eighteen or older - permit is valid for vi months and may be renewed only once every five years.
- Under 18 years quondam - permit is valid for i year and may be renewed multiple times. Permit will expire when the rider reaches 18.
Riding

A motorbike instruction permit allows you to practice driving when you are accompanied by and in direct visual supervision of a licensed driver who:
- Has a valid motorcycle license
- Is at least 21 years one-time
- Has at least one twelvemonth of driving feel, and
- Is besides riding on a motorcycle at the fourth dimension of supervision.
The licensed driver supervising yous while on a motorcycle may not be in a auto or truck. When driving with a motorcycle instruction permit, yous may drive during daylight hours but. You may non carry passengers or drive on freeways or other high-speed roadways.
Skills Test
Skills Examination

You must pass the cognition test before you schedule your skills examination. Skills tests are administered by appointment. Larger offices also offer tests on a stand-by footing. Not all DMV locations offer all tests.

Delight take your instruction permit number set when you telephone call or schedule online.
- Online Scheduling
- Las Vegas area - (702) 486-4368
- Reno/Sparks/Carson Metropolis - (775) 684-4368
Encounter Motorcycle Skills Test for a preview of the grade and examination requirements. Upon successful completion of the skills test, y'all volition have your picture taken and your new license volition exist mailed to you.

Skills Test Failures

Declining the motorcycle skills exam administered by the DMV ii or more than times will result in a permanent deprival of futurity motorcycle instruction permits. Yous will have to take a grade to obtain a Class Thou license.
Class Yard Restrictions

Class 1000 Restrictions

If you lot have the test on a motorcycle of less than 90cc, your license volition exist restricted to 90cc or less (Restriction U).

If you accept the test on a moped of less than 50cc, your license will be restricted to 50cc or less (Restriction Q).

Registration

Motorcycles and trimobiles are subject to the same registration requirements as other vehicles. You must have a properly signed-off title or Dealers Written report of Auction and Nevada Evidence of Insurance. If you purchased a motorcycle from a Nevada dealer, you lot may register it online without visiting a DMV office.

See Vehicle Registration Requirements. Motorcycles are exempt from emission inspections and odometer reporting.

Motorbike registrations are assessed an extra $6 fee to assistance fund Nevada Rider safe programs throughout the state. Come across the Nevada Rider website. Registration fees and governmental services taxes are calculated in the aforementioned way every bit other vehicles.

"Motorbike" means every motor vehicle equipped with a seat or a saddle for the use of the driver and designed to travel on not more than than three wheels in contact with the ground, including a ability cycle but excluding a tractor and a moped. (NRS 486.041)

Off-Route to On-Road Motorbike Conversions

An off-road motorcycle may be converted for use on Nevada public roads and highways if information technology meets the definition of an off-highway two wheeled motorcycle, is properly equipped and has been certified as safe to operate on Nevada public roads and highways by a Nevada licensed motorcycle dealer or Nevada registered motorcycle repair store. Run into the post-obit forms:

Conversion Information
Motorcycle Equipment
Motorcycle Highway Use Affidavit (VP 254)

Sharing the Road

Motorcyclists, moped riders and bicyclists take the same rights and the same responsibilities as other drivers. However, there are special situations and weather we all demand to be aware of and so we can safely share the road with them.

Motorcycles

Motorcycle operators take the right to utilize a complete traffic lane. Two motorcycles may share a lane.
Because of their smaller size, motorcycles are less visible and may announced to be farther away than they actually are.
It is hard for other drivers to judge how fast a motorcycle is going.
Motorcycles may be forced from their position on the road by stiff winds or a rough route surface.
Turn signals are non self-canceling on virtually motorcycles. Before you lot make a lane change or turn that depends on what a motorbike's path is, be certain you know what a motorcyclist is doing. Watch for clues such equally operators or passengers turning their heads to look backside, or operators first to lean or tilt their motorcycles.
If you are coming up behind a motorcycle, wearisome downward sooner than you would for another vehicle. Leave plenty of space.
Always dim your headlights when approaching a motorbike. Because motorcyclists balance too every bit steer their vehicles, the blinding effect of your high beams can exist far more dangerous to them than to drivers of cars or trucks.
Bad atmospheric condition and slippery roads can be real problems for motorcyclists. Allow even more following distance when information technology is raining or the road is slippery.

Mopeds

Mopeds must be given the apply of a complete traffic lane. Do not pass a moped in the same lane.
Moped drivers must obey the same rules and regulations every bit other types of vehicles.
Mopeds must ride in the extreme right-paw lane of a multi-lane road unless preparing to make a left turn, if it is unsafe to do so or if otherwise directed past a law officeholder.
Helmet use is required. Mopeds must be registered but are not required to have liability insurance.

Bicycles

When bicycles are ridden with other traffic, cyclists must obey the same rules and regulations as other types of vehicles. The safe interaction between bicyclists and motorists is the responsibleness of both parties. See NRS Chapter 484B for the laws on operation of bicycles. Helmets are non required.

Motorists are not immune to intentionally interfere with the movement of a person lawfully operating a bike; bicyclists may not intentionally interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle.

At intersections, motorists must yield to cyclists as they would for other vehicles and pedestrians.
When passing a cyclist, motorists must move into an next lane to the left if possible. If not, the motorist must pass with at least 3 anxiety of clearance.
Motorists must yield the correct-of-way to a cyclist on a bicycle path or in a wheel lane.
Motorists may not terminate, park or bulldoze on a designated bicycle path or lane unless they are entering or leaving an alley or driveway, performing official duties, directed by a police officeholder, or an emergency situation exists.
A cyclist is required to ride on the right side of the roadway.
Cyclists ride in a traffic lane, staying to the far right equally practicable unless preparing to plow or overtake another vehicle.
Cyclists must obey all traffic signs and signals and use hand signals to let others know what they plan to do.
Inexperienced riders, especially children, crave special courtesy and care. They may not always follow traffic rules. Be especially conscientious around these riders and look the unexpected.

Cyclists Should:

Obey the constabulary.
Habiliment a helmet.
Vesture brightly colored wearable.
Keep bikes in good repair.

Cyclists Should Non:

Ride on the incorrect side of the route.
Wear a headset when riding.
Ride at dark without required lights and reflectors.

Bicycles Ridden at Night Must Have:

A white lamp in the front visible from at least 500 feet abroad.
A red tail reflector visible in a vehicle'south low beams from 300 feet away.
Cogitating fabric on the sides of the bike visible in low beams from at least 600 feet away or a lamp visible from both sides from 500 feet abroad.

Vehicle Comparison Table

Comparison Tabular array PDF Version

	Motorcycle	Trimobile	Other Three-Wheeled	Moped	Off-Highway Vehicle
Driver's License	Aye - Form M	Yes - Any Course	Yep - Any Class	Yes - Any Class	No (unless operated on a public highway where allowed)
Helmet Required (Helmet use is always suggested)	Yes	Yes (Vehicles with handlebars and saddle seat)	No (Vehicles with enclosed cab and steering wheel)	Aye	No (unless operated on a public highway where allowed)
Registration	Yeah - at DMV or online if eligible	Yes - at DMV or online if eligible	Aye - at DMV or online if eligible	Yep - at DMV only	Yes - past mail simply
Liability Insurance	Aye	Aye	Yep	No	Large ATVs only
VIN Inspection	At DMV unless previously registered in NV or sold past an NV dealer	At DMV unless previously registered in NV or sold by an NV dealer	At DMV unless previously registered in NV or sold by an NV dealer	At DMV, Sheriff in counties with no DMV office or at NV dealer if sold by dealer	NV OHV dealer or law enforcement in rural areas
Maximum Engine Size				l cc or 1500 watts
Maximum Horsepower				2 brake horsepower
Maximum Speed				30 mph
Maximum wheels on Ground	3	3	iii	3
Notes	Is not a moped or electric bike	A motorcycle with a sidecar is considered a motorbike			OHVs may not be driven on public streets except in designated areas
Dealer Licensing	Yes - Any business which sells, leases or rents any of these vehicles must have a DMV business license. See Occupational and Business organization Licensing.

Legal Definitions

NRS 482.070 "Motorbike" defined. "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle designed to travel on non more 3 wheels in contact with the ground, except any such vehicle every bit may be included inside the term "electric cycle," "tractor" or "moped" equally divers in this chapter.

NRS 482.129 "Trimobile" divers. "Trimobile" means every motor vehicle equipped with handlebars and a saddle seat and designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground, at least one of which is power driven. The term does not include a motorbike with a sidecar.
(Revised definition effective 10/ane/nineteen)

NRS 482.069 "Moped" defined. "Moped" means a motor-driven scooter, motor-driven cycle or like vehicle that is propelled past a minor engine which produces not more than 2 gross brake horsepower, has a displacement of not more than l cubic centimeters or produces not more than 1500 watts final output, and:

Is designed to travel on non more than three wheels in contact with the ground but is non a tractor; and
Is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a apartment surface with not more 1 percent grade in whatsoever direction when the motor is engaged.

The term does non include an electrical bicycle.

NRS 482.0287 "Electric wheel" defined. "Electric cycle" means a device upon which a person may ride, having ii or three wheels, or every such device generally recognized as a bicycle that has fully operable pedals and is propelled by a small electric engine which produces non more than than one gross brake horsepower and which produces not more than 750 watts final output, and:

Is designed to travel on non more than three wheels in contact with the ground but is not a tractor; and
Powered solely by such a minor electric engine, is capable of a maximum speed of not more than xx miles per hour on a apartment surface while carrying an operator who weighs 170 pounds.

The term does non include a moped.

Electric bicycles practise not require helmet use, a driver's license, registration or insurance.

NRS 490.060 "Off-highway vehicle" divers.

"Off-highway vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is designed primarily for off-highway and all-terrain utilize. The term includes, only is not limited to:
1. An all-terrain vehicle, including, without limitation, a large all-terrain vehicle without regard to whether that large all-terrain vehicle is registered by the Department in accordance with NRS 490.0825 as a motor vehicle intended to exist operated upon the highways of this State;
2. An all-terrain motorbike;
3. A dune buggy;
4. A snowmobile; and
5. Any motor vehicle used on public lands for the purpose of recreation.
The term does not include:
1. A motor vehicle designed primarily for use in water;
2. A motor vehicle that is registered past the Section in accordance with affiliate 482 of NRS;
3. A low-speed vehicle as divers in NRS 484B.637; or
4. Special mobile equipment, as defined in NRS 482.123.

NRS 490.043 "Large all-terrain vehicle" defined. "Large all-terrain vehicle" means whatsoever all-terrain vehicle that includes seating capacity for at to the lowest degree two people abreast and:

Total seating capacity for at least four people; or
A truck bed.