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

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.

Jurisdiction: United States/Nevada · Effective 2011-06-16

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Sources (11)

  1. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-482A.html
  2. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-482A.html
  3. https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/2022/chapter-482a/statute-482a-200/
  4. https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-482a/statute-482a-080/
  5. https://dmv.nv.gov/autonomous.htm
  6. https://archive.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB511_EN.pdf
  7. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/32142
  8. https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2011/06/nevada-governor-signs-driverless-car-bill-law/
  9. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2025/04/09/bill-would-ban-driverless-commercial-trucks-buses-nevada-highways/
  10. https://www.governing.com/transportation/nevadas-autonomous-vehicle-boom-outpaces-regulations
  11. https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/autonomous-vehicles-legislation-database

Status history

  • In effect · 2011-06-16 · editor:DEPLOY content-agent (Sprint 5b-1 AV-truck state laws)

    Nevada AV law in effect since AB 511 (signed June 16, 2011; first US state); codified NRS 482A. Authorizes driverless operation (passenger + trucks). SB 395 (2025) proposed restriction pending.

Common questions

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.
Methodology: Verified · 11 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-05-31

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