Nevada Law
Learn the legal requirements for riding dirt bikes on the road in Nevada, including necessary modifications, registration, and where you can ride legally.
Get a Free ConsultationDirt bikes are considered off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and cannot be ridden on Nevada public roads.
This is because dirt bikes do not meet the safety equipment requirements that standard car drivers meet to ride on the road.
Nevada law does outline exceptions for operating a dirt bike and other OHVs on public roads.
These exceptions are:
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Under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 490.060, dirt bikes and other off-highway motor vehicles can be modified to become street legal.
To have a public street-legal dirt bike or other off-highway motor vehicle, it must have the following:
In addition to having those add-ons and safety features, you must register with the DMV and obtain a license plate for your dirt bike if you intend to make it street-legal under NRS 490.082.
An Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), as outlined under NRS 490.060, is a motorized vehicle designed primarily for off-road use and not on paved surfaces such as road areas.
Common types of OHVs include:
Riding a dirt bike can be an enjoyable experience when done for recreational purposes; however, you must understand where you can legally ride in order to avoid civil or criminal charges.
Designated riding areas such as the Nellis Dunes, Jean Dry Lake Bed, and Spring Mountain National Recreation Area are legal and suitable areas for you to ride your dirt bike.
You can legally ride your dirt bike if you are participating in an organized dirt bike event or riding on private land; however, it's important that you do not enter a public street.
A driver's or motorcycle license is not required if you intend to ride your dirt bike exclusively on off-road trails or designated OHV areas.
In addition, there is no mandated minimum age requirement; however, there are age restrictions outlined in NRS 490.130 that require dirt bike riders under 18 to wear a helmet while riding.
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