# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.071: Qualifications for license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.071

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.071
- **Heading:** Qualifications for license
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 43 / Chapter 486 / Section 486.071

## Text

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and NRS 486.161 , the Department shall not issue a motorcycle driver's license unless the applicant: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; and (b) Has successfully completed: (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, such written examinations and driving tests as may be required by the Department; or (2) A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department.

2. A holder of an instruction permit issued pursuant to subsection 4 or 5 of NRS 483.280 who applies to the Department for a motorcycle driver's license pursuant to subsection 1 is not required to successfully complete the written examinations required pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 if the holder of the permit: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Has held the instruction permit for not less than 6 months; and (c) The instruction permit expired not more than 30 days before the date of application for a motorcycle driver's license.

3. The Department shall not issue a motorcycle driver's license to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age but is less than 18 years of age unless the applicant: (a) Meets the requirements of subsection 4 of NRS 483.2521 ; and (b) Has successfully completed such written examinations and driving tests as may be required by the Department.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 483.2521 , any person who has been issued a driver's license pursuant to chapter 483 of NRS without having the authority to drive a motorcycle endorsed thereon must, before driving a motorcycle, successfully pass: (a) A driving test conducted by the Department; or (b) A course of motorcycle safety approved by the Department, and have the authority endorsed upon the license.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.011 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.011.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.015 “Autocycle” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.031 “Highway” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.031.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.038 “Moped” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.038.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.041 “Motorcycle” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.041.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.051 “Muffler” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.051.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.055 “Program” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.057 “Trimobile” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.057.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.061 License or permit required to operate motorcycle or trimobile; exception; motorcycle safety course in lieu of fine for violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.061.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.071 Qualifications for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.071.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.081 Application for license: Form; verification; contents; proof of full legal name and age; Department to adopt regulations prescribing documents acceptable to prove full legal name and age; proof of social security number; authority of Department to refuse to accept certain documents; additional regulations; prohibition on acceptance of consular identification cards as proof of age or identity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.081.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.084 Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license; grounds for denial of license; duty of Department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.084.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.091 Application from person previously licensed in another state; copy of record from other state becomes part of Nevada record; Department to furnish records to other states](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.091.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 486.101 Application of minors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T43_C486_S486.101.md)

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