# Walker River Paiute Tribe > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awalker_river_paiute%3A7442c20920269965 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Walker River Paiute Tribe 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 n 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 r 7 ~~ SIT so t (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 We ga 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 af > Any vehicle operated b state, or local gover or fire department of any tribal, federa!. or agency thereof, or (d Auy vehicle that the Walker River Painie Tribal Council las authorized as an epiergency vehicle. yele — Bi 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 i 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. 5] cw 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 (c) Contents - The citation shali contain at least the following: (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 W 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 (c) Applicability of Othe: Code Provisic: 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. 3 _ = a m favs oo a ~ 5 ES) a. a om o m, ¢ 3 oO m= a 7 oe 9 2. ch a Z| 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 q quor and any ¢ Offenses -- No person under the coin sin juienece OF inte s subsection s Line less than 8 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. “ww G (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 c 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 e eo (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 g (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. (c) Violation of this section shall result ina civil forieiure of not less than 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. yi 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. or (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 ~ 3 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. 4 i aas 1D -70 30 -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). Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class © offense. 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 do 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. 7-70-2600 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). (c) Violation of this section by an Indian is a Class D offense. 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. ae vbw. Vis Mhacdte nT --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awalker_river_paiute%3A7442c20920269965. Public record. Not legal advice.