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ACR 4

Directs the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary to conduct a study relating to road safety. (BDR R-29)

36th (2026) Special Session

ACR 4 directs a study on road safety in Nevada, focusing on electric vehicles and school zone traffic violations, aiming to enhance public safety through potential new regulations.

Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 9.
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Bill Summary · ACR 4

Summary of ACR 4 - Road Safety Study

Bill Number: ACR 4
Title: Directs the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary to conduct a study relating to road safety.
Status: Adopted as amended on November 14, 2025
Introduced: November 12, 2025
Classification: Assembly Concurrent Resolution

Purpose and Intent

ACR 4 aims to enhance road safety in Nevada by directing the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary to conduct a comprehensive study during the 2025-2026 legislative interim. The study will focus on various aspects of road safety, particularly concerning electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters, as well as traffic violations in school zones.

Key Provisions

The study mandated by ACR 4 will include the following components:

  1. Review of Electric Vehicles:

    • Examination of existing laws regarding the operation of electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters.
    • Assessment of whether additional regulations are necessary to promote public safety.

  2. Traffic Violations in School Zones:

    • Analysis of data related to traffic violations occurring in school zones.
    • Consideration of whether increasing penalties for these violations would enhance safety.

  3. Local Government Authority:

    • Evaluation of the powers of local governments, including school districts, to regulate electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters.
    • Assessment of whether local governments should be granted additional regulatory powers concerning traffic violations in school zones.

Impact

The resolution is expected to impact various stakeholders, including:

  • Local Governments: The study may lead to recommendations that empower local jurisdictions to implement stricter regulations regarding electric vehicles and traffic violations.
  • Public Safety Advocates: Findings from the study could inform future legislation aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly in school zones.
  • Users of Electric Vehicles: Any new regulations resulting from the study could affect how electric bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters are operated within the state.

Procedural Aspects

  • The study must be conducted during the 2025-2026 legislative interim.
  • Any proposed legislation resulting from the study must receive approval from a majority of the Senate and Assembly members appointed to the Committee.
  • A report summarizing the study's findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for presentation to the 84th Session of the Nevada Legislature.

Conclusion

ACR 4 represents a proactive approach to addressing road safety issues in Nevada, particularly concerning the growing use of electric vehicles and the safety of school zones. By conducting this study, the state aims to gather data and insights that could lead to more effective regulations and improved safety measures for all road users.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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