62C.070 - Citation for traffic offense. - Nevada Statutes

62C.070  Citation for traffic offense.

      1.  If a child is stopped by a peace officer for a violation of any traffic law or ordinance which is punishable as a misdemeanor, the peace officer may prepare and issue a traffic citation pursuant to the same criteria as would apply to an adult violator.

      2.  If a child who is issued a traffic citation executes a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation, the officer:

      (a) Shall deliver a copy of the citation to the child; and

      (b) Shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 1057)