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Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A)

[in effect]

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Jurisdiction

Nevada

Classification

other

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Jun 16, 2011, 12:00 PM UTC

Primary Sources

11 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

Nevada was the first US state to authorize autonomous vehicles: AB 511, signed June 16, 2011, codified as Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 482A (Autonomous Vehicles) with implementing rules at Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 482A. It authorizes testing and fully autonomous operation without a human driver under defined conditions (NRS 482A.200), for both passenger AVs and trucks (including driver-assistive truck platooning). The DMV is the registering authority; paid for-hire driverless passenger transport falls under the Nevada Transportation Authority. A 2025 bill (SB 395) proposed to require a human operator onboard commercial autonomous trucks and buses; track as a restriction-direction proposal.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Robotaxis/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) cover?

Nevada was the first US state to authorize autonomous vehicles: AB 511, signed June 16, 2011, codified as Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 482A (Autonomous Vehicles) with implementing rules at Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 482A. It authorizes testing and fully autonomous operation without a human driver under defined conditions (NRS 482A.200), for both passenger AVs and trucks (including driver-assistive truck platooning). The DMV is the registering authority; paid for-hire driverless passenger transport falls under the Nevada Transportation Authority. A 2025 bill (SB 395) proposed to require a human operator onboard commercial autonomous trucks and buses; track as a restriction-direction proposal.

Where does Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) apply?

Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) is recorded as a other applying in Nevada on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) take effect?

Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) is recorded as effective June 16, 2011 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) still in effect?

Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) apply to?

Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A) is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles, truck on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A)?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Nevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A): 789D AHS, 930E AHS, ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy), Apollo RT6 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.

Primary Sources & Legal Instruments

11 documents
  • https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-482A.html

    https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-482A.html

    Official Source
  • https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-482A.html

    https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-482A.html

    Official Source
  • https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/2022/chapter-482a/statute-482a-200/

    https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/2022/chapter-482a/statute-482a-200/

    Official Source
  • https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-482a/statute-482a-080/

    https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-482a/statute-482a-080/

    Official Source
  • https://dmv.nv.gov/autonomous.htm

    https://dmv.nv.gov/autonomous.htm

    Official Source
  • https://archive.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB511_EN.pdf

    https://archive.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB511_EN.pdf

    Official Source
  • https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/32142

    https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/32142

    Official Source
  • https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2011/06/nevada-governor-signs-driverless-car-bill-law/

    https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2011/06/nevada-governor-signs-driverless-car-bill-law/

    Official Source
  • https://www.fox5vegas.com/2025/04/09/bill-would-ban-driverless-commercial-trucks-buses-nevada-highways/

    https://www.fox5vegas.com/2025/04/09/bill-would-ban-driverless-commercial-trucks-buses-nevada-highways/

    Official Source
  • https://www.governing.com/transportation/nevadas-autonomous-vehicle-boom-outpaces-regulations

    https://www.governing.com/transportation/nevadas-autonomous-vehicle-boom-outpaces-regulations

    Official Source
  • https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/autonomous-vehicles-legislation-database

    https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/autonomous-vehicles-legislation-database

    Official Source