The proposed bill would update current statutes regarding commercial motor vehicles by introducing new provisions and modifying existing definitions. Specifically, it would allow drivers of large trucks (40 feet or longer, or 10 feet wide) to deviate from their lane when making turns that permits lane deviation for turns. Additionally, it would lower penalties for certain violations, changing them from misdemeanors to civil penalties, such as reducing the penalty for operating a vehicle in violation of an envelope permit from a class 1 misdemeanor from a class 1 misdemeanor to a civil penalty of $750. The bill also modifies the definition of a commercial motor vehicle to include those designed to transport nine or more passengers instead of eight for eight or more persons. Furthermore, the bill aims to modernize the language and definitions related to vehicle weight classifications, replacing outdated terms like "gross vehicle weight" with "DECLARED gross weight as defined in section 28-5431." It specifies that vehicles used in intrastate commerce must have a gross vehicle weight rating or a gross weight of twenty-six thousand one or more pounds, whichever is greater. The definition of "hazardous substance" would also be amended for grammatical accuracy, and penalties for certain violations would shift from a class 2 misdemeanor to a civil penalty of $500. Overall, these updates seek to streamline regulations, enhance clarity, and ensure compliance within the commercial vehicle sector.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-751, 28-1101, 28-1102, 28-1151, 28-3001, 28-5201, 28-5242, 28-1099, 28-1100, 28-1521, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1701, 28-101, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 28-1596, 28-3101, 28-5432, 28-5431
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-751, 28-1101, 28-1102, 28-1151, 28-3001, 28-5201, 28-5242, 28-1099, 28-1100, 28-1521, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1701, 28-101, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 28-1596, 28-3101, 28-5432, 28-5431
House Engrossed Version: 28-101, 28-751, 28-1101, 28-1102, 28-1151, 28-1301, 28-3001, 28-3101, 28-5201, 28-5242, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-1099, 28-1100, 28-1521, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1701, 28-1381, 28-5431, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 28-1596, 28-3102, 28-2484, 28-5432