This bill amends section 60-6,356 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to allow the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles between sunset and sunrise specifically for snow removal purposes. The bill introduces new provisions that permit such operations within the corporate limits of cities and villages or within unincorporated villages, provided that the vehicles are equipped with headlights, taillights, and a safety flag. Additionally, it requires operators to have a valid Class O operator's license or farm permit, liability insurance, and to not exceed a speed of thirty miles per hour.
The bill also harmonizes existing provisions regarding the operation of ATVs and utility-type vehicles on highways, emphasizing that they cannot be operated on controlled-access highways with more than two marked traffic lanes except under specific conditions. The original section 60-6,356 is repealed, and the new language clarifies the requirements for safe operation, including the necessity of stopping before crossing highways and yielding to oncoming traffic. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the safety and regulation of ATV and utility-type vehicle operations, particularly in the context of snow removal activities.