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NRS 484D.285: Conditions for use of compression brakes; penalty.

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TITLE 43 — PUBLIC SAFETY; VEHICLES; WATERCRAFT
CHAPTER 484D - EQUIPMENT, INSPECTIONS AND SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD OF VEHICLES
EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
Odometers

1. The driver of a vehicle which is equipped with a device for braking that uses the compression of the engine of the vehicle shall not use the device at any time unless:

(a) The device is equipped with an operational muffler; or

(b) The driver reasonably believes that an emergency requires the use of the device to protect the physical safety of a person or others from an immediate threat of physical injury or to protect against an immediate threat of damage to property.

2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive.

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