483.900 - Purposes. - Nevada Statutes

483.900  Purposes.  The purposes of NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, are to implement the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, as amended, 49 U.S.C. chapter 313 (§§ 31301 et seq.), and reduce or prevent commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities and injuries by:

      1.  Permitting drivers of commercial motor vehicles to hold only one license;

      2.  Providing for the disqualification of drivers of commercial motor vehicles who have committed certain serious traffic violations or other specified offenses;

      3.  Strengthening the licensing and testing standards for drivers of commercial motor vehicles; and

      4.  Ensuring that drivers of commercial motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials are qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with all regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials and have the skills and knowledge necessary to respond appropriately to any emergency arising out of the transportation of hazardous materials.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 1115)