NV SB37

Creates a new offense of "road rage" defined as a driver or occupant who, in response to a highway incident, commits assault against another vehicle's occupant or knowingly operates a vehicle to intimidate, harass, frighten, alarm, or distress another driver or occupant

First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000, 50-99 hours of community service, and up to 6 months in county jail; second and subsequent offenses are gross misdemeanors with fines of $1,000-$1,500, 100-199 hours of community service, and up to 364 days in jail

Courts may suspend the offender's driver's license for 6 months to 2 years and impound the vehicle used in the offense for up to 30 days

Amends NRS 484B.653, which already prohibits reckless driving, unauthorized speed contests, and trick driving displays on public highways

Effective upon passage and approval; fiscal note indicates increased local government costs for county or city jail detention