Nevada Truck Speed Limit
Trucks run the full posted limit in Nevada, up to 80 mph on rural interstates. There is no truck differential (NRS 484B.600). That includes the 80 mph stretch of I-80 between Fernley and Winnemucca. Urban interstates drop to 65 for everyone. Ignore blog charts claiming a 70 mph truck cap here.
How fast a truck can run in Nevada
Trucks run the full posted limit in Nevada, up to 80 mph on rural interstates. There is no truck differential (NRS 484B.600). That includes the 80 mph stretch of I-80 between Fernley and Winnemucca. Urban interstates drop to 65 for everyone. Ignore blog charts claiming a 70 mph truck cap here.
Truck-specific rules and quirks
- Slower traffic keep right; left lane for passing (NRS 484B.627).
- Trucks run the full posted limit, including the 80 mph stretch of I-80 between Fernley and Winnemucca. 80 mph is the statewide ceiling (NRS 484B.600).
What a speeding ticket costs
Speeding is graduated by mph over the limit. Fines double in a work zone and in a pedestrian safety zone (NRS 484B.130). Some trucking blogs claim a 70 mph truck cap in Nevada; that is wrong, trucks run the posted limit.
Nevada Truck Speed Limit FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-484b.html. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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