Rule 1.1 Scope and purpose

This rule explains what civil traffic infractions are and how courts handle them in Nevada. A civil infraction is a traffic violation that is not a crime. This means it will not show up as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony on your record. These violations cover things found in specific state traffic laws, listed as NRS Chapters 483 through 484E, along with 486 and 490.

The goal of these rules is to make sure traffic cases get handled fairly and quickly. Courts use simple, informal hearings for these cases instead of the more complex process used for criminal charges. This keeps minor traffic violations from clogging up the court system while still giving people a chance to be heard.

If you get a ticket for a civil traffic infraction, this rule means your case will move through a simpler court process. You will not face criminal penalties like jail time, but you will still need to deal with the ticket through the justice or municipal court in your area.