NRS 706.131 "Tow car" defined. "Tow car" means a vehicle which is designed or modified and equipped for and is used exclusively in the business of towing or transporting disabled vehicles by means of a crane, hoist, tow bar, towline, tilt bed or dolly, or is otherwise exclusively used to render assistance to disabled vehicles or to tow any vehicle which is otherwise required to be transported by tow car at the request of the owner of the vehicle or any other authorized person.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 690; A 1973, 1245; 1997, 2670)

NRS 706.132 "Towing services" defined. "Towing services" includes the process of towing a vehicle, the storage of that vehicle, the storage of items found in that vehicle and the process of preparing and satisfying any liens against that vehicle to which the operator is entitled.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2668)

NRS 706.4477 Conditions for person other than owner of motor vehicle to request towing. If towing is requested by a person other than the owner, or an agent of the owner, the motor vehicle or a law enforcement officer:

• The person requesting the towing must be the owner of the real property from which the vehicle is towed or his authorized agent and must sign a specific request for the towing. For the purposes of this section, the operator is not an authorized agent of the owner of the real property.
• The area from which the vehicle is to be towed must be appropriately posted in accordance with state or local requirements.
• Notice must be given to the appropriate law enforcement agency pursuant to state and local requirements.
• The operator may be directed to terminate the towing by a law enforcement officer.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1511; A 1995, 1513; 1997, 2683)

NRS 706.4479 Duties of operator if motor vehicle towed at request of person other than owner; limitations on certain fees and charges. [Effective January 1, 2008.]

• If a motor vehicle is towed at the request of someone other than the owner, or authorized agent of the owner, of the motor vehicle, the operator shall, in addition to the requirements set forth in the provisions of chapter 108 of NRS:
  • Notify the registered and legal owner of the motor vehicle by certified mail not later than 21 days after placing the motor vehicle in storage if the motor vehicle was towed at the request of a law enforcement officer following an accident involving the motor vehicle or not later than 15 days after placing any other vehicle in storage:
    • Of the location where the motor vehicle is being stored;
    • Whether the storage is inside a locked building, in a secured, fenced area or in an unsecured, open area;
    • Of the charge for towing and storage; and
    • Of the date and time the vehicle was placed in storage.
  • If the identity of the registered and legal owner is not known or readily available, make every reasonable attempt and use all resources reasonably necessary, as evidenced by written documentation, to obtain the identity of the owner and any other necessary information from the agency charged with the registration of the motor vehicle in this State or any other state within:
    • Twenty-one days after placing the motor vehicle in storage if the motor vehicle was towed at the request of a law enforcement officer following an accident involving the motor vehicle; or
    • Fifteen days after placing any other motor vehicle in storage.
    The operator shall attempt to notify the owner of the vehicle by certified mail as soon as possible, but in no case later than 15 days after identification of the owner is obtained for any motor vehicle.
• If an operator includes in his tariff a fee to be charged to the registered and legal owner of a vehicle for the towing and storage of the vehicle, the fee may not be charged:
  • For more than 21 days after placing the motor vehicle in storage if the motor vehicle was towed at the request of a law enforcement officer following an accident involving the motor vehicle; or
  • For more than 15 days after placing any other vehicle in storage,
  unless the operator complies with the requirements set forth in subsection 1.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1511; A 1997 1513; 1997, 2683; 2001, 2637; 2005, 703; 2007, 423, effective January 1, 2008)

NRS 487.038 Authority of owner or person in lawful possession of real property to have towed therefrom vehicle parked in unauthorized manner: Oral notice to local law enforcement agency required; exceptions to authority; residential real property; costs to be borne by owner of vehicle; other rights and remedies.

• Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, the owner or person in lawful possession of any real property may, after giving notice pursuant to subsection 2, utilize the services of any tow car operator subject to the jurisdiction of the Nevada Transportation Authority to remove any vehicle parked in an unauthorized manner on that property to the nearest public garage or storage yard if:
  • A sign is displayed in plain view on the property declaring public parking to be prohibited or restricted in a certain manner; and
  • The sign shows the telephone number of the police department or sheriff’s office.
• Oral notice must be given to the police department or sheriff’s office, whichever is appropriate, indicating:
  • The time the vehicle was removed;
  • The location from which the vehicle was removed; and
  • The location to which the vehicle was taken.
• Any vehicle which is parked in a space designated for persons with disabilities and is not properly marked for such parking may be removed if notice is given to the police department or sheriff’s office pursuant to subsection 2, whether or not a sign is displayed pursuant to subsection 1.
• The owner or person in lawful possession of residential real property upon which a single-family dwelling is located may, after giving notice pursuant to subsection 2, utilize the services of any tow car operator subject to the jurisdiction of the Nevada Transportation Authority to remove any vehicle parked in an unauthorized manner on that property to the nearest public garage or storage yard, whether or not a sign is displayed pursuant to subsection 1.
• All costs incurred under the provisions of this section for towing and storage must be borne by the owner of the vehicle, as that term is defined in NRS 484.091.
• The provisions of this section do not limit or affect any rights or remedies which the owner or person in lawful possession of real property may have by virtue of other provisions of the law authorizing the removal of a vehicle parked on that property.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1110; A 1981, 985; 1995, 1607; 1997, 2009)

NRS 116.3102 Powers of unit-owners’ association.

• Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, and subject to the provisions of the declaration, the association may do any or all of the following:
  • Direct the removal of vehicles improperly parked on property owned or leased by the association, as authorized pursuant to NRS 487.038, or improperly parked on any road, street, alley or other thoroughfare within the common-interest community in violation of the governing documents. In addition to complying with the requirements of NRS 487.038 and any requirements in the governing documents, if a vehicle is improperly parked as described in this paragraph, the association must post written notice in a conspicuous place on the vehicle or provide oral or written notice to the owner or operator of the vehicle at least 48 hours before the association may direct the removal of the vehicle, unless the vehicle:
    • Is blocking a fire hydrant, fire lane or parking space designated for the handicapped; or
    • Poses an imminent threat of causing a substantial adverse effect on the health, safety or welfare of the units’ owners or residents of the common-interest community.