Bicycle Highway-Access Laws in Nevada
Last reviewed by BikeSize EditorialThis guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change - verify current rules with your state DOT or a licensed attorney before relying on this for any legal matter. Read full disclaimer.
The rule
Bicycles are permitted on Interstate highways in Nevada. Bicycles are permitted on Nevada Interstate shoulders in rural segments under Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) policy. I-80 across northern Nevada and I-15 between the Arizona line and the southern Las Vegas valley are open. Urban segments through metropolitan Las Vegas and Reno are signed prohibited; verify with NDOT before riding.
What this means in practice
Interstate cycling is legal in Nevada, but ride only where you have a wide, clean shoulder and exit at the first signed bicycle exit when conditions deteriorate.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide