If You Get a Ticket in Nevada

Please note that your state and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regularly update these CDL requirements. Please visit the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website and the FMCSA website for the most authoritative and up-to-date information regarding CDL requirements and processes.

Note: Effective November 2024, drivers in a “prohibited” status in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose their state-issued commercial driving privileges. Learn more at clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

In the state of Nevada, the court system includes out-of-state tickets and traffic offenses in its judgments against commercial drivers who commit traffic violations. Additionally, fines and penalties are typically much more significant than those issued for offenses committed while in a personal vehicle. However, drivers should be aware that any points or suspensions received while in their personal vehicle may also be applied to their commercial license.

If you receive a ticket in your commercial vehicle, you will have a limited number of days to decide if you want to pay the ticket or request a hearing. It’s important to be aware that when you pay a ticket, you are essentially admitting guilt, and the conviction will be applied to your driving record. As a commercial driver, protecting your driving record is one of the most important things you can do for your career, so speak with a legal professional who has experience in truck driving law before you pay any ticket. Many times, it’s possible to reduce the impact on your record.

Please note that if you are driving a commercial vehicle in Nevada and you get a ticket in either your commercial OR personal vehicle, whether you pay it or decide to request a hearing, you must notify your employer within 30 days, even if you are currently appealing the charge.

Remember, the most important thing to remember when you receive a ticket is that you should never just pay the ticket or the court fees without first talking to a legal representative who understands trucking laws. While you want to maintain a clean driving record, unforeseen violations can happen. When they do, you need expert legal protection. Drivers Legal Plan, the Nation's Leading CDL Defense Law Firm, is ready to defend your rights and your career.