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This bill revises Nevada traffic laws to specifically prohibit drivers under 18 years old from using cellular telephones or handheld wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle, with only limited exceptions for emergencies and voice-operated navigation systems. The law includes important procedural protections, such as preventing law enforcement from stopping a vehicle solely to check for this violation, and only allowing citations when the device use is discovered during another traffic stop or arrest. The existing civil penalty structure remains unchanged, meaning violators would still face escalating fines: $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second violation, and $250 for third or subsequent violations within a seven-year period. The bill defines handheld wireless communications devices broadly to include cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, pagers, and text messaging devices, and explicitly covers all device uses, including voice communications, even when hands-free accessories are available. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to reduce distracted driving among teenage drivers by implementing stricter device usage restrictions.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11781/Overview