The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to take this time to remind its citizens and visitors of some helpful traffic safety information regarding pedestrians and cyclists on the roadway. This educational message is for the motorists as well as vulnerable road users.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way when in a crosswalk or in the roadway. Motorists are required to yield to pedestrians and should be extra attentive and exercise due care when approaching all intersections and crosswalks.
All drivers are required to come to a complete stop at crosswalks when pedestrians are crossing and shall not overtake another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. When pedestrians are unlawfully on the roadway outside of a crosswalk, drivers are still encouraged to exercise caution to avoid a collision. (NRS 484B.280)
Bicycles are required to follow all traffic signs, signals, and road laws set forth in NRS 484B.777. They must ride in the same direction as traffic and are required to use hand signals before turning or stopping. Bicyclists shall ride as far to the right as practicable and should exercise due care when passing vehicles. Pay special attention to vehicles stopped at an intersection that may turn right as you approach them.
From June 1, 2026 to present, Carson City has seen 25 vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users, including cyclists, pedestrians and scooter riders. Bicyclists (12) and e-bikes riders (6) were involved in the highest number of collisions and were found to be at fault 13 out of those 18 crashes. Additionally, there were 5 pedestrian collisions and all 5 were the fault of the motorists.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office wants motorists to be extra vigilant when traveling through our city. Pedestrians, cyclists, and all vulnerable road users are unprotected and face a greater risk of injury in any collision with a vehicle.
Please contact Sergeant Olson at solson@carsoncity.gov or 775-283-7887 if you have any questions.
