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1022 Hospital Road * P.O. Box 220 * Schurz, Nevada 89427

Telephone: (775) 773-2306

Fax: (775) 773-2585

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE

WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE

RESOLUTION NO. WR-78-2021

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE WALKER RIVER PAIUTE

TRIBE THAT:

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Walker River Paiute Tribe (“Tribe”) is organized under

the provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act of June, 1934, as amended, to

exercise certain rights of home rule and to be responsible for the promotion of the

economic and social welfare of its members; and

i) WHEREAS, the Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws create the foundation for the governance of the

Tribe and the framework for all Tribal operations and authorizes the Walker River

Paiute Tribal Council to act on behalf of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and to

promulgate ordinances for the purpose of safeguarding the peace and safety of

residents of the Reservation; and

WHEREAS: pursuant to this power, the Tribal Council has created a Law & Order Code and other

laws and ordinances to govern the conduct of people within the Tribe’s jurisdiction:

and

WHEREAS: the Tribal Council has recognized the importance of reviewing and updating the Law

& Order Code to ensure the Code meets the Tribe’s needs and best serves to protect

the interests of the Tribe, its members and persons living, visiting and working on

Tribal lands; and

WHEREAS: to meet this goal, the Tribal Council drafted a new Title 7 of the Law & Order Code

titled “Vehicles” addressing traffic violations: and

WHEREAS: the new proposed Title 7 was posted for at least thirty days to allow for public

comment, the Tribal Council considered the comments and is now prepared to take

action to approve Title 7:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Walker River Tribal Council, the governing body

of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, hereby adopts, approves and promulgates the attached version of

Title 7 titled “Vehicles” of the Tribe’s Law and Order Code, which shall go into effect upon

approval of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and which shall supersede and replace any and all prior

versions of Title 7;

BEIT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Walker River Tribal Council hereby directs that the Tribal

Court make Title 7 of the Law & Order Code available to those Tribal members and

attorneys/advocates who request a copy. The expense for each copy will be at the cost of the

requester.

BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tribal Chairwoman or her designee is hereby authorized

to effectuate any and all administrative actions necessary for the implementation of this resolution

and the approved Title 7 of the Law & Order Code.

BEIT FINALLY RESOLVED, that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a waiver of the

sovereign immunity of the Tribe.

CERTIFICATION

It is hereby certified that the foregoing resolution of the Walker River Paiute Tribal Council of

the Walker River Paiute Tribe composes of seven members, of whom 7, constituting a quorum

were present at a meeting held on the 8" day of July 2021, and that the foregoing resolution was

adopted by the affirmative vote of 6-FOR and 0-AGAINST and 0-ABSTENTIONS, pursuant to

the authority contained in Article VI, Section I(e), of the C onstitution and Bylaws of the Walker

River Paiute Tribe of Nevada, approved on March 26, 1937.

—Gina L. Wachsmuth, Tribal Council Secretary

WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE

Walker River Paiute Tribe

Tribal Court

Title 7

Vehicles

7-10

LAW AND ORDER CODE

TITLE 7 - VEHICLES

Table of Contents

JURISDICTION -

7-16-010

7-10-0260

120

Jurisdiction

Power io Reguiate

DEFINIFIONS —

7-20-10

7-20-20

7-20-030

7-20-0406

7-20-080

7-20-0900

20-160

20-47)

1-180

Authorized Emergency Vehicle

Bicycle

Court Clerk

n Vehicle

He. Him or His

Indian

Owner

Per

Schaal Bus

Trattic

Tribal C

id License Plaie

Vehicle

DUTIES IMPOSED BY THIS JATLE 7 —

730-016

7-30-020

Fad

Duties and Authority of Authorized Petice Ctficers

Duties of Drivers and Owners

ENFORCE

JEN T PROCEDURES —

7-40-0170

7-40-020

F-d)-030

7-40-0540

7-40-0356

7-30

issuance of Citations to Non-Indians

Immediate Arrest of Indian Defendan:

Bail

TRIAL OF TRAFFIC OFFENDERS

7-69

ERAFFIC OFFENSES --

(One Ee awd)

hae On uy

te ty a ta a

Por]

~~]

7-60-010

7-60-020

7-70

ln Ge

Suspension of License or Privilege to Drive Upon the

PEIC QF VENSES --

7-70-016

7-70-020

7-70-030

7-70-040

7-70-0458

7-70-030

7-70-0668

7-T0-070

7-70-080

~~ SIT

(riving Under the Influence of Alcohol

cing Alcoholic Beverages in a Motor Vehicle

Obstruction of Right of Way

Reckless Driving

Hig

bpee

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roac

Untawful Passing

Failure to Signal

iol Way

-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles

cheol Bus

¢ Control Devices

Operation or Sele of Unsate Vehicles

emt Violations

veils an the Road

Accident

~ Roadblocks

Vehicle Without Proof of Ins

Requi ut for Child and Passeiige

nent for Infant and Chil

7-80-7010

7-80-0230

7-80-030

7-80-040

7-80-050

7-90

Applicability af Tile 7 to GH-Read Vehicles

~Road Vehicles

rermilted Lise Areas

}

mpltion for Vebicle Operation on Private

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES -

F-90-019

Radar Detectors -- Use And/Or Possession

lo te wom

or oe]

LAW AND ORD

TLE 7

VEHIC

7-10 JURISDICTION -

7-10-0140 Jurisdiction -

7-10-020

The Walker River Tribal Court shall hav

durisdiction:

(a) Over all vehicles located on cr operated within the territorial boundaries of the

Walker River Paiute Re:

rvaiton, and

(b) As provided herein, over owners and drivers of vehicles, wherev

connection with matters arising from the ownership or operation of vehicles

within the Walker River Paine Reservation.

i found, in

Power to Regulate —

all

2 but not

arking

d trial

The Walker River Paiute Tribal Council shall have the power to regul

matters involving the ownership cr operation of vehicles, 1

imited to, regi f

limits and other traffic ca

ration of and le!

speed

cement,

punishment and/or imposit : traffic offenders.

DEFINITIONS —

7-20-0926

7-20-040

ay with the authority ofa police dep

Any vehicle operated b

state, or local gover

or fire department of any tribal, federa!.

or agency thereof, or

Auy vehicle that the Walker River Painie Tribal Council las authorized as an

epiergency vehicle.

yele —

Any mechanica) device pronelled solely by human power.

The clerk of the Walker River Pajate Vribal Court.

Driver —

A person who dives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

7-20-050

7-20-070

7-20-0806

7-20-140

7-20-170

rn Vehicle —

rinisrily used in connection with a faring oF ranching purpose.

Any vehicle 1

Him, of His ~

Words of museuline gender include the feminine gender, and the singular taciuces

, where appropriate.

A member of a federally recognized

Owner

ial use of 2 vehicle b

ent under the Walker

: River Paiute Reserve

iv dirt streets. igh ior boundaries

i or that are

River Paiute Re

y the public.

or the Wa

commonly used

Sehool Bus —

Any vehicle clearly marked as a school bus.

Tratfie -

Vehi pedestrians, or dome: limais movirg along a road.

“ribal Court --

The Walker River Paiute Tribal Court.

License

id. D

Aw current and valid driver's license issned by:

(a) Any staie of the United States of Ameri

merit of the United States of Americ

Govers

ament of any foreign country.

Any current and valid vehicle license plate issued by:

Auy state of the United States of America,

(py The government of the United States of Amer

(oc) The Government of any foreign country,

7-20-190

wior driven by a

rs. and cther four-

motor cycles. 7

Lree-wheeled vehicles, but not including mechan

human power

by uaftic contro! devices:

To issue vivii citations for violations of the

indians.

it Indians wha violate thi

Pe arr t

provided in this Title 7

Into CUste

cident Report’ on any

Gi) Yo investigate and prepare a written

ident occurring on a road and involving # vehi

le that resudlis in

wilh

property damage or personal injury: and to file all such repor

the ‘Tribal Court Clerk within one (1) working day after completing an

investigation.

(5) To have a badge indicating his official auihority conspicuously

display

authority.

i upon his person while on duty or while exercising his

Dulies of Drivers and Owners —

(a) itis the duty ofall drivers and owners to coniply with the provisions of this

Tithe 7

(b) It is the duty of all drivers to exercise due care in operating any vehicle on

the Reservation, io avoid injury te or interference with persons, property

and the peace and quiet of the Keservation.

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES —

Citations —

(a) Initiating Proceeding 3 Preseed! gs against a defendant shal} be initia

i jetendant, Issuing of a cliation constitutes «

opy of the citation shall be Nled with

sl bere rela. ained iby the citing officer.

the Court Clerk anc

When filed with the

SUE

im.

1 shail be issued io the defendant personally. excest

ion then isstian nce may be made by

(1) The name and driver's lice.ise number of the defendant. if available.

ofthe vehicle involve

(2) The Heense nu

and ume of the alieged clfense.

(4) The section of ihis Title 7 alleged to have been violated.

(5) A notice requiring the defendant to appear in Tribal Court on a stated

date, time and location.

1 that the Police Ollicer will release the defi

ing to appear in court or to pay the

(6) An agreemer

detendant signs the cation pron

eash equivalent to the maximum civil forfeiture scheduled for the

violation paid io the Tribal Court prior to the scheduled court date,

unless the defendant is required to be taken into cusiody pursuant to

is Vitle 7. if the defendant refuses to sign the citation, the Police

Officer shali note on the citation that the defendant refused to sign, and

then shall provide a copy of the citation to the defendant. Ifthe

defendant refuses to accept the citation, the defendant may be charged

fendant is noi an ludian

r Law and Order Code § 5-80-1420, or if

ine with law enforcement procedui

charged for interfe sand

(7) A notice that ifthe de

dio the Tribal Court will be J

Jant {ails to appear in court his cash that he

(8) A statement of the maximum civil forfeiture for each vi

(dj) Other Applicable Code provisions — The provisioas of Chapter

Crimina? Procedure, dealing with citations, are also applicable to

proceedings under this Title 7, when the detendani is an Indian charged with

a criminal violation.

7-4G-020 Civil Forfeiture -

lefendant who has been taken

elture set for

The Tribal Court n

Availebility ;

inie custody upen the posting of cash equi\

entio the civil f

(b} Civil Parfeiture Schedule - Each offense under Title 7 hes ¢ civil forfeiture

pevated within.

ture set Tor

2 cash equivalent io the civil f cach J

iluve t appear for ial.

Hed by written aay

dias who refuses to agree to past casi

duled for the violation to the T; ihe elt

or violation

all be issued a ¢

Slaw.

io appear in court s.

of the appr section of siz

7-40 -Q20 lipmediate Arrest of Indian Defendants —

(ai andards — An Indian defendant shall be taken into custody and brought

betore the Tribal Court without unreasonable de

(1) He or she refuses to sign the citation pronu io appear in

cash eguivalent to the

court or prior to the scheduled court ¢

fi the Tribal

maxinyum criminal fine scheduled for

Court: or

(2) He or she is accused cf a serious offense against the safety of

persons

or property.

fendant in custody shali be held immediately

e. la defendant is released trom custody, VW

a date for trial may be set no more than thirty (30) days alier the arrest.

(b) Setting of Trial- A trial ofa d

or no later than the next court da

yvisions of Chapter 4

also applicable io

Vhs aye

— The p

Title 4, Crimine! Procedure, dealing with ari

proceedings under this Title 7, when the defen:

is an Indian charged with

acriminal violation,

(a) Availability -— The Tribal Court may release an jndian accused who has been

h bail in an amount determined

by the Court, A person accused of a Ciass D or Class E offense under this

Title 7 shall be released upon the posting of cash bail as specified in the Baii

Schedule. or if no Bail Schedule is adopied, upon pesting cash bail as

— weny-five dollars ($25.00)

i Schedule, specifving

ibal Court shall adops &

s E offenses. ‘(he Bail Schedule may alse

for other classes of offenses. Jone Bail Schedule is

dopied. the

GO)

Class E E offerse may forfeit ihe posied bail in

1. Forfeiture of bail shall coastituie

il may be forfeited by writte:

The trial of defendanis in civil traffic cases shall be governed by the provisions of

the Title 2 on Civil Procedure. The trial of defendamts in criminal traffic cases

Title 4 of Criminal

j-AQ-OS0 -

taken imo custody, upon the posting of a ca

follows:

Class 1) Offense — fifty dollars ($50.00)

(b) ils aule — The

cash bail for Class Da

specits I

following bail amounts shall be in effect:

Cc}

pearing fort

all purpoas

failure ta appear for tial.

7-50 RIAL GF TRAFFIC OFFENDERS —

shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 4-60, 1

Procedure

7-60 TRAFFIC OFFEINSES —

7-60-0180 in General ~

nour

fa) Violation of unis Tite subjects the offender to civil forfeiture in the a

set nthe eivil forfeiture schedule. In addition. suspension of a driver's

ge to ariv & “upon the Reservation may “be ne Hmposed. as

lisied in Jitle 7.

favs

ES)

m, ¢

7-69-020

Violations cf this Tide by an Indian, oicluding the offenses listed in Chapter

7-70, subjects the offender to the penalties for classes of offenses as

established in Section 4-70-0706, Title 4, Criminal Procedure. In addition,

suspension of a driver's icense or privilege to drive upon the Reservation

sed, provided in this Title 7, as an additional penalty lor

may be in]

offenses listed in Chapier 7-70 of this Tie 7.

Suspension of License or Privilege to Drive Upon the Reservation —

(4)

The Tribal Court may order the suspension of any person’s Driver's License

or privilege to operate a vehicle on the Reservation, for a period of up to one

(1) vear, Suspensions may be ordered if a judgment has been entered

against a person for offenses listed in Chapter 7-70 of this Title 7:

(1) Three (3) times within one (1) year,

3) Five (5) times within three (3) years.

Aw ?

TRAFFIC OFFENSES —

Driving Under the Influence ef Aleobol —

fa)

{b)

(c)

under the i

nee of intoxicating Uiqu

quor and any ¢

Offenses -- No person

under the coin sin juienece OF inte

s subsection s Line

less than

s (S4000,00),

Presumption «-

(1) If atthe time of e

weight of aleshoi

in The accused blecd. ii shall be presumed thai the

accused was under the influence of mionicating liquor at that time.

The applicable percemages to be applied for this section for a person

operating a commercial vehicle shall be .04 percent or more. and for

drivers under twenty-one (21) years of age .02% percent or more.

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(2) The toregoing prevision shail not be construed as limiting the

introduction of any other relevant ev id

of whether the accused was under the influence of intoxicating liquor

at the time of the alleged offense.

nce bearing upon the question

implied Consent ~ Any driver whe is operating a vehicle upon the

Reservation shall be considered to have consented to scientific evidentiary

tests to determine blood alcohol level when reasonably requested to do so by

a police officer. Ifa driver refuses to submit to any scientific test, his

privilege to operate a vehicle upon the Reservation may be suspended for a

7-70-040

7-70-045

period of up to one (1) year

Violation of this section 7-70-0160 by en Indian isa Class A

Drinking Alcoholic Beverages ina Motor Vehicle -

No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage while ina vehicle whe?

yehiele is upon a road. Violation of this section shall resuht ina civil forfeiture of

not Jess than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than wo hundred dollars

(5200.00). Violation of this section by an Indian is 2 Class C offense.

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs —

(a) Controlled Substance - No person who is under ne influence of any

controlled substance listed in Schedules J, IL ILL TV. and V of Title 21,

United States Code, Section 812. or any success

schedules shall drive a vehicle upon any road. Violation of th’s subsection

($600.00)

subsection

7 week

all result in a civil forfeiure of not less th

x hundred dal

a one thousand dollars ($1060.00). \ '

AGP WLOTE,

tb: Non-Narcotic Drugs - No pers of any drug,

other than a controlled subst

degree thai renders him incapable

cle upon any road. Viclation of t

fa) above, toa

sall drive a

uli ina civil

iture of net less than six hundred ¢

nd dollars £$1000.00:. Violation of

Class A offense

(ec) Implied Consent - Any driver wha is cpera

. Polson, org:

solvent or another prohibited substance is sanably

requested 1a do so by a police officer. fa driver ret fuses lo submit to any

scientific test. his privilege to operate a vehi ele upon the Reservation may be

suspended for a period of up to one (1) vear.

Depositing Matter on the Read —

No person shall deposit upon any road any bottle

paper, wire or any other substance likely to injure

road. Violation of this section shall vesult twa civil forfeiture of not less thae four

hundred dollars ($400.00) nor more than six hundred dollars ($600.00). Violation

of this section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Obstruction of Right of Way —

t shal} be unlawful to stand, stop or park a vehicle so as to obstruct a right of

\. Violation of this section shal result in a civil /orfeiture of not less than fifty

710-050

7-70-066

7-70-070

-70

-080

dollars ($50.00) ner more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Violation of this

section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Keckless Driving

Aaivone who drives a vehicle upon 4 road me manner

person or property shall be guilty of reckless driving. Viol

shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than three hundred dol

more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Viclation of this sect

a Class B offense.

ion of this section

($300.00) nor

by an Indian

(a) Speeding Restrictions ~ [1 shall be unlawful for any person to operate any

vehicle upon the Reservation at a speed exceeding a posted speed limit or

exceeding thirty (30) miles per hour ifne speed limit is posted or exceeding

a reasonable and prover speed dictated by road and weather conditions.

Violation of this subsection shall result in a civil forfeiture of five dollars

($5.00) for each mile per hour over the

(b) Violations of subsection (a) above by an Indian is a Class C offens e ifthe

speed Limit was exceeded by more than twenty (20) miles per hy

D offense if the speed limit was exceeded by more than ten (10) bat jes

d himit was

then twenls 0) miles per hour; a Class F offense if the sj

i by ten (10) or less miles per hour: and a Class D offense ifa

proper speed was exceeded.

Yin this

gency call.

Exception to speed resirictions ~ The speed restrictions des!

Tide shali noi apply to authorized emergency vehicles on ay

This provision shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emerge

i F the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all v

using the highway, nor shall it protect tae driver of any such velicl

liabiliw or criminal prosecution as a consequence o7 te

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roa

A driver shall operate his vehicle upon the right half of any road, except when that

half of the road is out of repair or impassable. or when the driver's vehicle is

safely overtaking and passing another vehicle. Violation of this section shall

result in a civil forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($59.00) nor more than one

hundred dallars ($100.00). Violetion af this section by an Indian is a Class D

offense.

Unlawfill Passi

(a) Offense lv shall he unlaw/ul to overtake and pass a moving vehicle:

(1) Ona bridge, overpass, or tunnel:

an)

7-70-1 00

7-70-110

(a) Mechanical Sig

(2) Ona railway ercssing or an underpass.;

(3) At an intersection:

g up te the top of a bill or on a curve where one does not

(4) When coming i

have an unobstructed view five hundred (500) feel ahead;

(5) When thete is a solid yellow line in the driver's lane; or

fe to cross the

(6) When an on-coming vehicle is so close that it is not sé

center line.

(b) Penalty — Violation of this section shal} result in a civil forfeiture of not less

than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred dollars

($200.06). Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class C offense.

Failure to Signal —

When a driver of a vehicle slows, turns, chat

ianes, or stops. he shall give the proper mechanical signal in sutficient time

to indicate his intentions te other drivers and pedestuians. Turn signals musi

be given for ihe driver(s) approaching as well as for the driver(s) behind

him

usi be

(b}) Hand Si 3~- When mechani

given with the lefi arm as

dg)

(2) For Left Turn, arm exiended horizomelly.

1 extended at a 90-degree angle.

(3) For Right Turn.

twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Violation

of this section by an Indian is a Class FE oflense.

Improper U-Turns -

where it is not safe to do so. or where there is 4

A driver shall not make a U-7

“No U-Tum’ sign. Violation of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of nut

less than fi ellars ($50.00) nor mote than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Failure to Yield Right of W

(a) A vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way lo a

vehicle which has entered the intersection.

7-10-1460

(b) If two or more vehicles approach or enter an iniersection froin differem

road

on the right.

( the same time, the driver shall yield the right of way to the vehicle

(ec) Allveh

hali yield the righi of way te pedestrians.

(d) Al} vehicles gbout to enter or cross a road shail vield the right of way to

vehicles on the road.

fe} Violation of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than fifty

dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($106.00). Violation of

this section by an Indian is a Class 1 offense

Failure to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicles --

ashing lights

vehicle st

all

end/or giv

immediately siop as far as possible off the : right hand ole ad. and

parallel ta the right hand edge or curb of the road, clest ection or

ather roads, and shall remain so stopped until the author sed emergency vehicle

has passed or unless otherwise directed by a polic Violation of this

section shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less then one hundred dollars

200.00). Vie

($160.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ¢ i of this section

ass D offense

sal

ssing of a School Bus -

schos

or until

from

proceed until the school bus siaris mov: the bus driver to

proceed. Violation of this section shall result in 4 cin

hundred dollars ($160.00) nor mere than three buad

Violation of this section by an Indian is a C

eliure of not less one

i dollars (5300.00).

C offense.

Failure lo Obey Traffic Conyol Devices —

All drivers. while driving a vehicle, shall obey all irattic contro] devi

Violation oi this section shall result ina civil forfeiture of noi less than fifty

dollars ($50.00) nor more than one-hundred dollars ($160.00). Violation of this

section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Gperation or Sale of Unsafe Vehicles -

(a) It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in an unveasonaoly dangerous

condition.

ablished, such as those

(b} Whenever a federal vehicle safety standard 1

established by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and/or under 49

U.S.C, 8§30101, e7 seg., no person shall sell or offer for sale a vehicle or

(b}

iter of cquipmeni to which the standard is applicabie unless:

(1) The vehicle or equipment conforms to the applicable federal standard.

(2) The vebicle or equipment displays a certification by ibe manutacture

or distributor that the vehicle or equipment complies with the

applicable federal standards.

Violation of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than cne

hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than twe hundred dollars ($200.60)

Violation of this section by Indian ig a Class D offense

7-70-160 Equipment Violations —

lights and Taillights ~

ming vm headlights, excepi that

be equipped with end have is operation one (1) functioning headight.

(2) During darkness. every vehicle shall be equipped and have in

@ fu une clioning tailli Ube red

oper

in colon a §

other than a mutoreycle. shall be equipped

ng backup lights if such lights were standard

ctured.

with one (1) ) or more hinciton

equipraen. on the vehicle as mane

(1) fivery vehicle shail be equipped with a service brake system and every

vehicle with more than two (2) wheels shall be equipped with a

stem. The avo (2) systems shall be constructed so

parking brake ss

that failure of any pari except for failure of drums. brake shoes, or

other mechanical part of the wheel brake assembies. shall not leave the

vehicle without operative brakes.

aas

-70

-170

-180

1-190

(2) All brakes and component parts shail be maiuiained in good condiijon

and 1 working order.

(3) Upon application of the service brake system, every vehicle. at any

time and under all conditions of loading, shall be capable of stopping

within forty (40) feet from an initial speed of twenty (20) miles per

hour.

(f) Windshields — Every vehicle with more than lwo (2) wheels, except tarm

and off-road vehicles, shall be equipped with an adequate windshield.

(9) Homs - Every vehicle, when operated upon a road, shall be equipged with a

horn in geod working order and capable cf emitting a sound audible under

normal conditions from a distance of two hundred (200) feet.

(hb) Tires — No persons shall use a vehicle with a pneumatic tire that is worn less

than one thirty-second (1/32) of one inch of tread cepth remains in any two

vy location on tne tire.

(2) adjacent grooves at

(i) Mufflers — Every vehicle shall always be equipped with an adequate muffle:

In constant operation and properly mainiained to prevent any excessive or

unusual noise

tan

No person shall take or use any vehicle without permission or authority from th

owner of the vehicle. The fi ich

deprive the owner of said vehic

him under this section. Violation of this section shall result in ac

not less than three hundred dollais ($300.60) nor more thar five hundred dollars

($500.00). Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class B offense.

that eson did no. mend to permanentiv

li be no defense to a charge brought againsi

Negligent Iniurv to Animals on the Road

or ac

care 10 avoid injuring wild

section shall result in a civ

The driver of a vehicie shall exercise du

animals on the roadway. Violation of this il forterture

of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nar more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

Following Too Closely --

other vehicle so close so as to create a

The driver of a vehicle shall noi follow

substantial danger of an accident, taking into account the speed of the vehicle

involved, the amount of traffic, and read conditions. Violation of this section

shail result in a civil forfeiture of now Jess than fifty doJjars ($50.00) nor more than

one hundred dollars ($100.00). Violation of this section by an Indian isa C ‘lass

offense.

Leaving the Scene cf an Accident —

(b)

ver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or

any persos, or damage to a vehicle or property, s shall immediately

i. Violation of this

hof

stop as close as possible to the scene of the accide

subsection shall result in a civil forfeiture of not les

doliars ($100.00) nor more than three hundred dollars (3

of this subsection bv an Indian is a Class B offense.

ihan one hundred

$300.00). Violation

onal injury bas occurred, of if the damaged vehicle or property is

nded by any person, the driver shal] give his name, address, the

ration pumber of the vehicle he is dr he name (s) and address (s)

of the owner(s) thereof, information on atv a ble insurance policy. and

his driver's license to the driver

of or person

x any Camaged ve chicle or pr pert

person iar

subsection shall result i in a civil forteiture re)

s (8160.60) nor more than three hund

\ Hiolation ot “his

n one hundred

LOO}. Violauen

of this su

ection by an Indian is a Class B offi

gin injury or death of

give notice of the

accident io the Tribal Police Departmen nol this subsection shall

resuli in a civil forfeiture of not less thai t d dollars (5300.00)

ve bundred dollars (8300,00+, Violation

of the sul

Hon

by au Indian is ¢ Class B offense.

¥ vehicle which hits apother Vebicie or other property w

the

fhe driver ofa

is unattended shall immediately stop and aitemy: io locate and notil

driver or owner of such vehicle or property of his name and address. Ifthe

driver atter reasonable effort cannot locate the owner or diver, he shall

leave in a safe and conspicuous place in or allached te the damaged vehicle

iving his name and address. Violation of this subsection

or property a note

shall result in a civil forfeiture of not Jess t

($100.00) nor more than three hundred dol

subsection by an Indian js a Class

n one hundred dollars

$ (8300.00). Viola

“oF this

Registration Offenses —

}ffense -- No driver shall operate any vehicle on any road within the

sn unless the driver has in his possession a valid cerfificate of

registration for such vehicle and unless the vehicic displays a set of valid

plates.

7-710-220

{t) Farm Vehic

that are being driven or a road in conection with farming or ranching

Exemption - This section shall not apply to farm vehicles

purpose,

(¢) Penaliy — Violation of this section shail result in a civil forfeiture o

ihan one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than tive hundred dollars

($200.06). Violaiion of this section by an Indian is a Class D ofiense.

ia) Wo driver shall operate a vehicle without his valid driver's license in his

possession. Violation of this subsection shall result in a civil forfeiture of

net less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor move than one hundred dollars

($100.00).

{b) No person shall possess or display cr operate a vehicle with a cancelled.

revoked. su ded. fictiiious or fraudulently altered driver's lic

valid license noi issued to him. Violation of this subsection shall result ina

($00.00) nor miore than

Se OF &

civil forfeiiure of not less than four hundred doilars

six hundred doflars ($600.00).

shall result in a civil

1G) nor more than two hundred

Violation oi

one hundr ids

(d) No person shall cause or knowingly permit any ualic

a vehicle, € am vehicle, on a road. Viola

shall resutt in e civil forfei

ve of not fess than fitiy

more than one hundred dollars ($160.00).

ing privilege as a nonresident has been caieeied.

(2) No person v hose dri

suspend rrevoke

privilege is canceled ended or revoked. Violation of this subsection

shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than four hundred dollars

($400.00) nex more than six hundred dollars (S600.0¢

: drive any motor vehicle upon a road while such

(f) A violation of env provision of this section by an Indian is a Class

Protective Headgear —

No driver or passenger on a two or three wheel vehicle shall operate it unless that

person is wearing an approved protective headgear that meets the minimum

standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Violation of this

section shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than fitty dollars ($30.00) nor

more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Violation of (his section by an Indian is

a Class 1 offense.

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7- 70-280

Due Care --

kvery driver shall have the duty to decrease speed under conditions when specie

: exisi due to weather or other highway conditions, and s|

das may be necessary to aveid colliding wiih any person.

Any person whe fails s

ist be dest

vehicle or oiher conveyance vn or entering a highway.

duiy to use due care shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than one handred

doHars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred dellars ($200.00). Violation ov this

section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Impeding Tratfic -

Every driver of a mcior vehicle shall have the duty io net operate the motor

vehicle at speeds so slow as io impede the safe. normal and reasonable movemeni

of traffic, and/or shall not bring a vehicle 10 a complete stop upon a roadway or

block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary

tion. Violation of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of not

00) ner more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

E offense.

“tt

for saie ope:

less than twenty-five dollars (

Violation ef this section by av fr

Administrative/Temporarvy Roadblocks —

vel through a roadblock without

blished at ihe roadblock or to disobey

the

2 of not less

It is unlawful for a person to proceed or th

traffic coniral esta

jecting himself to th

raer(s) or directions ofa police cificer or person(s) conducting

No owner of a motor vehicle shall | operate cr allow another to operate his motor

“valid insurance on ihe vebiele, E

le without possessing

driver shall be required to provide proo! of insurance if requested by a police

officer during a stop. If the driver is noi the owner of the vehicle. the citation

shall be issued to the owner if the police officer can deliver the citation to the

owner. Violation of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of nat less than

four hundred dollars ($406.0G) ner more than six hundred dollars ($600.00).

Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Safety Beli Requirement for Child and Passenger —

years of age or

Any driver and any passenger of a motor vehicle who is Pve

more, or weighs more than sixry (60) pounds who rides in the front or back seat of

any motor vehicle on any road shall wear a safety belt Hone is available for his

seating position. A citation must he issued to any driver or to any adult passenger

who fails to wear a safety belt as required. If the passenger is a child less than

hteen (18) years of age, a ciation must be issued to the driver tor his failure to

require that child to wear the safety belt, but if both the driver and child are not

wearing safety belis, only one (1) citation may be issued to the driver for both

vinlations The reanirements of this section shall not apnly if compliance would

7-70-2090

7-70-300

Violation of ihis section shall result in a civil forfeiture of net less

($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ( 100.00),

isn by an Indian is aC 7

be imprac

than fuity dollar:

Violation of ihis

Chiid Satety Seat Requirement for Infant and Child -

Any person who is wansporting a child five (5) years of age oy less, or weighing

Jess than sixty (60) pounds in a motor vehicle shal! secure the child ina child

aint svsiem approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (as provided

in 49 CPR. Pari 871) and that is appropriate for the size and weight of the chile,

and is properly insialied within and attached safely and securely in the motor

vehicle. Violation of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of not less than

one hundred dellars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

Unlawful Riding —

(a) Xcept as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and (¢) below. a driver

it a person io ride upon or

operating a motor vehicle on a road shail noi p

wi ithin ans portion of the vehicle thai is pri d or intended for

or other cargo or that is otherwise not designed or intended

for the use of passengers, including. bur not limited:

d ofa flatbed truck. or

nthe bed of a pickup u

ib) A driver may permii a person to ride upon the bed of diruck &

the pickup truck ifthe ;

Sort is:

(18) vears of age or older:

ghieen (18) years of age and ihe motor vehicle is being used

while farming or ranching: or

(3) Being driven in a parade authorized by a local euthority.

’ to the portion of the bed ofa

to) ‘Phe provisions of this section do not :

truck that is covered by a camper shell ora shidea

Q ape.

(a) Violacion of this section shall result in a civil forfeiture of vi less than

iwenty-tive dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Violation

of this section by an Indian is 4 Class E offense.

Handicapped Parkit

(a) A person shall not park a vehicle in a space that is reserved for the

handicapped, unless the vehicle displays a special license plate or other

official placard, or the vehicle is equipped with a slide-loading wheelchair

7-8

sult ina civil forfeiture of noi less than

lif. Violation of this section s re

$50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars (3100.00).

(b) A person sha!) not use @ plate or other official placard allowing the pexson to

park in a designated handicapped parking space unless he js a person with a

permanent disability, disability of moderate dur ition or temporary disability,

a disabled veteran, or the driver of a vehicle in which any such person is a

passenger. Violation of this section shall result in a civt forfeiture of not

less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($200.09).

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES —

7-80-9810

7-80-020

7-80-030

7-80-0400

Applicability of Title 7 to Off-Road Vehicles

All provisiens of this Tide 7, except for section 7-70-210, shall apply in resuiciea

or open off-road areas. as defined herein.

(a) Special Rules - ibe following rules shall apply to ofi-rvad vehicle use:

> unlawful to operai¢ a vehicle al a speed or in @ manner

ife. or Vegeiation:

terrain, wi

(3) itshall te valaw J use

is probibied.

(b) Penatty — Violation of this section shall result ina civil torfeiture of net less

than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00),

Violation of this section by an indian is a Class D offense.

Restricted Areas —

The Walker River Paiute Tribal Council shall have the power to designate areas

of Tribal land where vehicle operation is prohibited or restricted. In the absence

_ all tribal Jands shall be considered closed to the

ofa specific de

operation of off-road vehicles.

Permitted Use Areas —

The Walker River Paiute Tribal Council may designate areas where off-road

vehicle use is permitted. Such areas shail be designated by conspicuously posted

signs advising of the locations and boundaries of aft-road use areas and the

regulations governing the use of off-road use areas. Non-Tribal members may

use the Permitted Use Areas if they are allowed to cdo so by the Tribal Council,

and any in eanmiance with anv conditions mandated by the tribal Council.

7:50

on on Private Laid --

ng on privately owned land with tne consent of the

Drivers of vehicles oper

la ypt from the regulations of ‘Tite 7, section 07-80.

andowner or occupier are

COR

ERCIAL VEHI

7-90-0910

Radar Detectors -- Use and/or Possession ~

No driver shall use a radar detector in a commercial vehicle or operate a

commercial motor vehicle thai is equipped with or contains any radar detector.

Violation of this section shall result ina civil forfeiture of not less than one

hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class D offense.

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