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NRS 62C.070 - Citation for traffic offense.

NV Rev Stat § 62C.070 (2019) (N/A)
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1. If a child is stopped by a peace officer for a violation of any traffic law or ordinance which is punishable as a misdemeanor, the peace officer may prepare and issue a traffic citation pursuant to the same criteria as would apply to an adult violator. The peace officer shall deliver a copy of the citation to the child.

2. If a child who is issued a traffic citation executes a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation, the peace officer shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.

3. If a child who is issued a traffic citation refuses to execute a written promise to appear in court but physically receives a copy of the citation delivered by the peace officer:

(a) The receipt shall be deemed personal service of the notice to appear in court;

(b) A copy of the citation signed by the peace officer suffices as proof of service; and

(c) The peace officer shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1057; A 2017, 1422; 2019, 1444)

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