Nevada Set to Become 34th State to Ban Texting While Driving
The Nevada Senate approved S.B. 140 on May 31. If Gov. Brian Sandoval signs it, Nevada will become the 34th state to ban texting while driving. The legislation considers texting behind the wheel a primary offense, meaning police can stop drivers solely for texting violations. First-time offenders could face a $50 fine, while second-time offenders
Nevada Legislators Worry Bill Will Increase Number of Uninsured Drivers in State
Nevada legislators are worried that a bill that would boost the state’s minimum vehicle insurance level will force more drivers to go uninsured due to higher premiums. The worries came to light in a recent Assembly Transportation Committee debate on Assembly Bill 120. The bill was proposed by Assemblyman William Horne, who was injured in
Gerber Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Nevada
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new repair center in Las Vegas. The repair center, previously known as Northwest Autobody & Paint, was recently acquired by the Boyd Group and now operates under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name. With this new facility, Gerber Collision & Glass now operates three centers
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Small Plane Nicks Car in Nevada
Talk about a close call. A report from United Press International says that a small plane buzzed a car in Nye County, Nev., damaging the car’s roof and windshield with its landing gear. Despite the barnstorming incident, the only injury reported was a non-life threatening one to the head of the driver of the car.
New Law Opens Nevada Salvage Sales to Public
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons signed S.B. 306 into law May 29. The bill opens salvage vehicle sales to the public and also increases the time insurers are given to obtain salvage titles. Specifically, the legislation: Authorizes a person other than an auto wrecker, dealer of new or used motor vehicles or rebuilder to obtain
Nevada Considers Opening Salvage Sales to Public
The Nevada Assembly yesterday passed S.B. 360, a bill that would allow people other than auto wreckers, dealers or rebuilders to purchase salvage vehicles. The bill also would increase the time insurers are given to obtain salvage titles. The bill will now be considered by the Senate for a second time after revisions by the
Nevada Considers Opening Salvage Sales to Public
The Nevada Assembly yesterday passed S.B. 360, a bill that would allow people other than auto wreckers, dealers or rebuilders to purchase salvage vehicles. The bill also would increase the time insurers are given to obtain salvage titles. The bill will now be considered by the Senate, where the bill was introduced, for a second
Nevada Insurer-Owned Shop Bill Moves to Senate
On Tuesday, the Nevada Assembly passed A.B. 297, which would prevent insurance companies from acquiring or opening collision repair facilities and would place restrictions on pre-existing relationships between insurance companies and shops they own interest in, referred to as “tied shops.” A.B. 297 would make the relationship between an insurer and a tied shop like
Nevada Insurer-Owned Shop Bill Moves to Senate
On Tuesday, the Nevada Assembly passed A.B. 297, which would prevent insurance companies from acquiring or opening collision repair facilities and would place restrictions on pre-existing relationships between insurance companies and shops they own interest in, referred to as “tied shops.” A.B. 297 would make the relationship between an insurer and a tied shop like
Nevada Bill Would Increase Total Loss Threshold
The Nevada Assembly is considering a bill that would change the definition of total loss vehicle by increasing the damage threshold. A.B. 447 mandates that repairs to a damaged vehicle would have to cost at least 100 percent of the vehicle’s fair market value at the time of the crash for the vehicle to be