Jaywalking, Littering, and Other Laws You Break Every Day Without Realizing It in Nevada

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Jaywalking, Littering, and Other Laws You Break Every Day Without Realizing It in Nevada

No, jaywalking and littering in Nevada are not everyday unwitting violations but enforceable civil infractions under state law. NRS 484B.287 requires pedestrians to use marked crosswalks or yield at intersections, with fines up to $100 (around $160 in Las Vegas including costs).​

Jaywalking Penalties

Crossing outside crosswalks draws citations treated like traffic tickets, often a warning for first offenses but escalating to fines or community service for repeats. No points hit your driving record, unlike vehicle violations.​

Littering Rules

Nevada Revised Statutes 484B.627 bans tossing waste from vehicles, punishable as a misdemeanor with fines from $100 to $1,000 plus cleanup costs or jail up to six months for larger amounts. Enforcement targets highways, not casual drops.

SOURCES

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