Bill > LB98

This bill modifies the definitions of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles (UTVs) across several sections of Nebraska's motor vehicle laws by removing the specific weight requirements from the existing definitions. The updated definitions now focus on vehicle dimensions and tire configuration: ATVs are defined as motorized off-highway vehicles that are 50 inches or less in width, travel on three or more non-highway tires, and are designed for an operator with either no passengers or one passenger. UTVs are defined as motorized off-highway vehicles that are 74 inches or less in width, not more than 180 inches long (including the bumper), and travel on four or more non-highway tires. The bill also maintains a provision that vehicles modified with after-market parts beyond required safety equipment cannot be registered under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. By removing weight specifications, the bill provides more flexibility in vehicle classification and potentially allows a broader range of vehicles to be considered ATVs or UTVs. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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