[bayview6]

Originally Posted by Californiapch

Seems like a must to do though - if your there more then 30 days

Nope, folks that are legal residents of another State can drive their out-of-State car as long as they like in Nevada as long as they have an out-of-State driver's license.

[djinnich1]

Originally Posted by NU2LV

@macgeek
I'm not sure how that works with being a Canadain. I would prefer to purchase and insure the car in LV as they are less expensive than up here. I'm not sure what the cost is for insurance compared to renting everytime. Last time we had a Kia full size from ALamo for 249. all in for 9 days but now looking to book next Dec. for 12 days they want 760.

You cannot compare own vs. rent costs until you know the costs of owning a car in LV, and that depends on what kind of car and how old it is. Once you know that, call AAA of Southern Nevada or some other insurer and get a quote on the insurance. AAA can walk you through all the necessary steps, too.

I think if you're only here 3-4 times a year a few days or a week at a time, renting would probably be a lot less expense and hassle than owning, but if you're here for a month at a time 2-3+ times a year, a comparison would help you decide.

[MadManofBethesda]

Originally Posted by macgeek

I am a expert in this, (I just went thru it) what you do is get insurance for nevada with your current insurance company (it will cost you LESS then your paying now in your home state)

Originally Posted by MadManofBethesda

Really? Have you done some sort of research on this issue or are you basing this statement on your individual situation? Because it certainly wasn't true for me. In fact, my insurance went up by a substantial amount when I moved here.

Originally Posted by macgeek

Maybe because I am in the bandlands of New York, But my FULL insurance was cut by HALFIn Las Vegas

Ah, just as I thought. You should know better than to take an individual situation and then make a declaratory statement that generalizes it to the entire population. Las Vegas has some of the highest insurance rates in the country.

You are issued two demerits.

[macgeek]

I stand, demerited

Jonathan

[binionrat]

Well here's a link from this afternoon in the Las Vegas Sun talking about this...What a coincidence...and I like that the law does not apply to snowbirds as we have out-of-country plates.

The state Highway Patrol will be cracking down next month on residents who register their cars in other states to avoid Nevada registration fees. Chris Perry, director of the state Department of Public Safety, said counties and districts lose money when vehicles are registered out of state.Failure to register a vehicle is a misdemeanor and carries a $1,000 fine.Those who live and work in Nevada have 30 days to register their vehicles here. The law does not apply to so-called “snowbirds,” who winter in Nevada. In announcing the enforcement effort, the Department of Public Safety cited the cost difference between registering a car in Nevada and Oregon. In Washoe County, a $25,000 vehicle costs $350 to register for a year. In Oregon, the cost would be $195, and the registration would be good for four years.

Police cracking down on drivers who dodge Nevada registration - Monday, March 26, 2012 | 3:53 p.m. - Las Vegas Sun

[Californiapch]

Originally Posted by binionrat

The law does not apply to so-called “snowbirds,” who winter in Nevada.

Police cracking down on drivers who dodge Nevada registration - Monday, March 26, 2012 | 3:53 p.m. - Las Vegas Sun

thanks for this.


Brian

[volfanga]

hanks for all the info.

[eventusstultorummagister]

Originally Posted by SportyandMisty

Jonathan, just so I understand correctly, you mean you do not obtain a Nevada Drivers License? You do not surrender your "home" state license? Is that correct? DMV issues you a "seasonal ID" and you keep your DL from your state of residence for income tax purposes?

Thanks

Out-of-state license turns into a pumpkin after 30 days...

Residency (NRS 483.245)
Out-of-state citizens who drive in Nevada are required to carry a valid license from their home state. And anyone who moves to Nevada must obtain a Nevada drivers license within thirty (30) days or risk misdemeanor fines and/or jail time.

Sounds a clever idea, BUT... I could totally envision your insurance co. denying a claim based on the D.L. legality issue.

[1228cant]

I'm a Michigan resident. I visit my sons in Nevada several times a year and would like to keep one of my Michigan registered cars in NV to drive while I visit. Is that permissible according to NV law?