Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety
The role of the Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety (NVACTS) is to provide guidance, approval, and consensus on the Highway Safety Plan, among the many local, state, and federal agencies with a stake in traffic safety. NVACTS establishes policies and procedures, reviews progress, provides advice, support and assistance on specific strategies, addresses challenges, and removes barriers as appropriate.
Agencies
Member Agencies
- Nevada Department of Transportation
- Nevada Department of Public Safety
- Office of Traffic Safety
- Nevada Highway Patrol
- Nevada Department of Education
- Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
- Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
- Nevada Association of Counties
- Nevada League of Cities
- Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association
- Nevada State Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
- Nevada State Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
- Administrative Office of the Courts
- Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada
- Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas Transportation Research Center
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine
Leaders
Chair
Andrew Bennett, Nevada Association of Counties/Clark County Office of Traffic Safety
Vice Chair
Julia Peek, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Events
NVACTS meets bi-monthly in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December.
February 2025 Meeting – TBD
April 2025 Meeting – TBD
Traffic Safety Policy Priorities
Fostering DUI Intervention Programs Fact Sheet
Graduated Driver’s License Fact Sheet
Higher Fines in School Zones Fact Sheet
Primary Seat Belt Law Fact Sheet
Road Safety Cameras in School Zones Fact Sheet
Road Safety Cameras Fact Sheet
Safe Systems Intersections Fact Sheet
Traffic Records Fact Sheet
Yield for Pedestrians to Stop for Pedestrians Fact Sheet
Appropriate Speed Limits for All Road Users Fact Sheet
Resources
| Documents | Download | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 NVACTS Annual Report | 12/2024 | |
| NVACTS 12/16/2024 Draft Meeting Minutes | 12/2024 | |
| Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety (NVACTS) Meeting - 12/16/2024 | Video | 12/2024 |
| NVACTS Monday, 12/16/2024 Meeting Binder | 12/2024 | |
| School Zone Speed Study Report | 2024 | |
| NVACTS 11/14/2024 Final Meeting Minutes | 12/2024 | |
| Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety (NVACTS) Meeting - 11/14/2024 | Video | 11/2024 |
| NVACTS 11/14/2024 Meeting Binder | 11/2024 | |
| Racial Equity in Traffic Fatalities in Nevada | 09/2024 | |
| NVACTS 8/20/2024 Final Meeting Minutes | 09/2024 | |
| Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety (NVACTS) Meeting (Virtual only) - 8/20/2024 | Video | 08/2024 |
| NVACTS 8/20/2024 Meeting Binder | 08/2024 | |
| NVACTS 6/13/2024 Final Meeting Minutes | 06/2024 | |
| Allies in Action | Word Document | 06/2024 |
| NVACTS Quarterly Meeting Meeting Minutes - 3/14/2024 | 03/2024 | |
| NVACTS Quarterly Meeting - 3/14/2024 | Video | 03/2024 |
| NVACTS Quarterly Meeting Binder (Q1) | 03/2024 | |
| NVACTS Bylaws | 03/2024 | |
| NVACTS Special Meeting Agenda - 1/3/2024 | 01/2024 | |
| Graduated Driver's License Fact Sheet | 04/2023 | |
| Higher Fines in School Zones Fact Sheet | 04/2023 | |
| Primary Seat Belt Law Fact Sheet | 04/2023 | |
| Road Safety Cameras in School Zones Fact Sheet | 04/2023 | |
| Road Safety Cameras Fact Sheet | 04/2023 | |
| Roadside Drug Impairment Testing Fact Sheet | 04/2023 | |
| Graduated Drivers License White Paper | 04/2022 | |
| Higher Fines in School Zones White Paper | 04/2022 |
