Las Vegas Failure-to-Yield Lawyer Near You in Nevada

Yielding the right of way means allowing another vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian to go before you in traffic. Nevada law dictates specific scenarios where yielding is necessary to avoid collisions and ensure everyone’s safety.

Understanding and following Nevada right of way laws is crucial for road safety. If you are involved in a failure to yield accident, seeking legal help can provide guidance and support you need. If you have questions or need an experienced car accident personal injury lawyer, call the team at Sandoval James & Walkenshaw for a FREE consultation at (702) 291-8007 (or email us!)

Here’s a list of the times in which you should yield your right-of-way in Nevada:

Intersections

1. General Rule: Vehicles approaching an intersection must yield to those already in the intersection (NRS 484B.250).
2. Equal Entry: When two cars reach an intersection at the same time from different roads, the car on the left must let the car on the right go first.
3. Through Highway: If you are driving on a road that ends at a highway, let the cars on the highway go first before you enter.
4. Malfunctioning Signals: If the traffic lights aren’t working, treat the intersection like a stop sign. Stop, and then let other cars go as if it were a four-way stop.

Turning Left

• Yielding: Drivers intending to turn left must yield to oncoming traffic that poses an immediate hazard (NRS 484B.253).

Entering or Exiting Highways

1. Private Way: If you are coming from a private road, wait and let all the cars on the highway go first. (NRS 484B.260).
2. Controlled-Access Highway: When entering or exiting a controlled-access highway, wait and let the highway traffic pass until it’s safe to go (NRS 484B.263).

Pedestrian Crosswalks

1. Marked and Unmarked: If you are driving, stop and let pedestrians cross the street at both marked and unmarked crosswalks (NRS 484B.283).
2. Blind Pedestrians: Give special right of way to blind pedestrians who are using service animals or carrying white canes (NRS 484B.290).

Cyclists

• Bike Lanes: Always yield to cyclists who are riding in bike lanes and paths. Make sure to give them space and let them go first to ensure their safety. (NRS 484B.270).

Note: If you were hit by a car while bicycling, talk to a bike accident lawyer near you.

Emergency Vehicles

• Approaching: When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is approaching, pull over to the right side of the road and stop until it passes (NRS 484B.267).
• Legal Obligations: When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is coming, you must move to the right side of the road and stop to let it pass (NRS 484B.267).
• Safety: Not moving out of the way can cause accidents and lead to higher fines and penalties.

Here’s what you need to know: failing to properly yield the right of way is a major moving violation in Nevada. The consequences include substantial fines, demerit points, and the potential for license suspension for repeated offenses within a 12-month period. Drivers have a legal responsibility to yield to other vehicles and pedestrians when required to ensure everyone’s safety on the road.

What Are the Legal Penalties in Nevada for Failing to Yield the Right-of-Way?

Here’s a list of the potential legal penalties in Nevada for failing to yield the right-of-way:

Fines

• Base Fine: The base fine for failing to yield the right of way is $300.

• Total Fine with Court Costs: Including additional court costs, the total fine can range from $360 to $420, depending on the specific violation and the number of offenses.

Demerit Points

• Points for Violation: Failing to yield the right of way results in 4 demerit points on the driver’s license.

• License Suspension: Accumulating 12 or more demerit points within a 12-month period will result in a 6-month license suspension.

Specific Examples and Penalties

• Turning Left at an Intersection: $300 base fine + costs, 4 demerit points.

• Right of Way from Stop Signs: $300 base fine + costs, 4 demerit points.

• Right of Way to Pedestrians in Crosswalks: $300 base fine + costs, 4 demerit points.

• Passing Vehicles Stopped for Pedestrians: $300 base fine + costs, 4 demerit points.

Additional Penalties

• Traffic School: Drivers may be required to attend traffic school for 5-8 hours, especially for repeat offenses, to avoid license suspension.