Was talking to some of the Mina, NV ATV crowd the other day and they turned me onto Nevada Revised Statute 490... The Law...

It applies to off highway vehicle operation in the state, including operating on certain public highways. It doesn't specifically state airplane in the wording, but there's enough gobbely-gook bullshit in there to maybe talk your way out of a ticket if some trooper or local deputy asks why you landed on a road for a burger or a pit stop.

Gump

RULES OF OPERATION

NRS 490.090  Operation on undesignated paved highways generally prohibited; exceptions; operation on public land, trails, ways or unpaved county roads authorized unless prohibited by governmental entity having jurisdiction; authority of governmental entities having jurisdiction to distribute information concerning prohibited areas and to erect signs designating prohibited areas.  Except as otherwise provided in NRS 490.100 or 490.110:

1.  A person shall not, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or 3, operate an off-highway vehicle on a paved highway that is not otherwise designated for use by off-highway vehicles.

2.  A person may operate an off-highway vehicle on a paved highway that is not otherwise designated for use by off-highway vehicles:

(a) If the off-highway vehicle is operated on the highway for the purpose of crossing the highway, comes to a complete stop before crossing and crosses as close as practicable to perpendicular to the direction of travel on the highway;

(b) If the off-highway vehicle is operated on the highway for the purpose of loading or unloading the off-highway vehicle onto or off of another vehicle or trailer, if the loading or unloading is as close as practicable to the place of operation of the off-highway vehicle;

(c) During an emergency if it is impossible or impracticable to use another vehicle or if a peace officer directs the operation of the off-highway vehicle; or

(d) If the off-highway vehicle is operated on a portion of a highway that is designated as a trail connector for a trail authorized for use by off-highway vehicles for not more than 2 miles.

3.  A person may operate an off-highway vehicle on any public land, trail, way or unpaved county road unless prohibited by the governmental entity which has jurisdiction over the public land, trail, way or unpaved county road.

4.  A governmental entity specified in subsection 3 may:

(a) Prepare and distribute upon request a map or other document setting forth each area of public land, trail, way or unpaved county road that is prohibited for the operation off-highway vehicles; and

(b) Erect and maintain signs designating each area of public land, trail, way or unpaved county road that is prohibited for the operation off-highway vehicles.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2027)

NRS 490.100  Authority of city or county to designate portion of highway for off-highway vehicle use; approval of Department of Transportation regarding state highways; interstate highways excluded; supervision of certain minors; limitation on purpose of use.

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a city or county may designate any portion of a highway within the city or county as permissible for the operation of off-highway vehicles for the purpose of allowing off-highway vehicles to reach a private or public area that is open for use by off-highway vehicles. If a city or county designates any portion of a state highway as permissible for the operation of off-highway vehicles pursuant to this subsection, the city or county must obtain approval for the designation from the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation shall issue a timely decision concerning the request for approval and must not unreasonably deny the request.

2.  The highway designated for operation of off-highway vehicles pursuant to subsection 1 may not consist of any portion of an interstate highway.

3.  If a city or county designates a highway for the operation of off-highway vehicles, the city or county may adopt an ordinance requiring a person who is less than 16 years of age and who is operating the off-highway vehicle on a designated highway to be under the direct visual supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age.

4.  A person operating an off-highway vehicle on a highway designated for operation of off-highway vehicles pursuant to subsection 1 may not operate the off-highway vehicle on the highway for any purpose other than to travel to or from the private or public area as described in subsection 1.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2027; A 2009, 3103; 2011, 293)

NRS 490.110  Authorized and unauthorized operation on highway.

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if an off-highway vehicle meets the requirements of this chapter and the operator holds a valid driver’s license and operates the off-highway vehicle in accordance with the requirements of those sections, the off-highway vehicle may be operated on a highway in accordance with NRS 490.090 to 490.130, inclusive.

2.  An off-highway vehicle may not be operated pursuant to this section:

(a) On an interstate highway;

(b) On a paved highway in this State for more than 2 miles; or

(c) Unless the highway is specifically designated for use by off-highway vehicles in a city whose population is 100,000 or more.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2028)

NRS 490.120  Required equipment for operation on highway.  In addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 490.070, a person shall not operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway pursuant to NRS 490.090 to 490.130, inclusive, unless the off-highway vehicle has:

1.  At least one headlamp that illuminates objects at least 500 feet ahead of the vehicle;

2.  At least one tail lamp that is visible from at least 500 feet behind the vehicle;

3.  At least one red reflector on the rear of the vehicle, unless the tail lamp is red and reflective;

4.  A stop lamp on the rear of the vehicle; and

5.  A muffler which is in working order and which is in constant operation when the vehicle is running.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2028)

NRS 490.130  Duties of operator when operating off-highway vehicle on highway.  The operator of an off-highway vehicle that is being driven on a highway in this State in accordance with NRS 490.090 to 490.130, inclusive, shall:

1.  Comply with all traffic laws of this State;

2.  Ensure that the registration of the off-highway vehicle is attached to the vehicle in accordance with NRS 490.083; and

3.  Wear a helmet.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2028; A 2009, 3104; 2011, 292)

Gump looks like you need a headlamp (we have) a red tail lamp and a red reflector to rear.

Got a landing /taxi light. Shit, call 'em high beam and low beam! Claim the rotating beacon is the brake light!

Gump

Thanks Gump, I really appreciate that. Two cups of coffee - - tried to read and comprehend all that and now my brain is scrambled and it's all your fault.

bumper

Gotta keep the mind sharp Bumper or it's gone!

About 2 miles viz in the smoke here. Minden any better?

Gump

Nope, it was 2.5 in smoke when I checked earlier. Doesn't look promising for the rest of the week. Sure wish they'd hurry up and and finish burning CA and get it over with.

Ain't good to exercise in this stuff so my bicycle's getting cobwebs.

bumper