This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to redefine the terms "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility-type vehicle" within the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, and the Nebraska Rules of the Road. Key changes include the removal of the weight restrictions for both vehicle types, specifically the deletion of the phrases indicating that an all-terrain vehicle must have a dry weight of twelve hundred pounds or less and that a utility-type vehicle must have a dry weight of two thousand pounds or less. Additionally, the bill clarifies that all-terrain vehicles are designed for operator use only, with no passengers, or for one passenger, and establishes that modified or retrofitted vehicles with aftermarket parts are not eligible for registration.

The bill also includes a provision that it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, citing the existence of an emergency. The original sections defining these vehicle types are repealed to accommodate the new definitions and regulations. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the legal framework surrounding off-highway vehicles in Nebraska while ensuring that safety and registration standards are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-103, 60-135.01, 60-305, 60-358.01
Final Reading: 60-103, 60-135.01, 60-305, 60-358.01
Slip Law: 60-103, 60-135.01, 60-305, 60-358.01