This legislative bill amends the Nebraska Rules of the Road to create a framework for the issuance and revocation of permits for overweight raw-milk vehicles. It includes findings that emphasize the necessity of these permits due to the urgent processing needs of raw milk, the risk of waste from lawful truck weight limits, and the dwindling number of processing facilities. Key definitions are provided, such as "overweight raw-milk vehicle" and "bridge map," and it mandates the Department of Transportation to develop and publish a bridge map that identifies structures these vehicles are prohibited from entering.

The bill sets specific conditions for overweight raw-milk vehicles, allowing a maximum gross weight of 107,500 pounds while ensuring compliance with federal bridge formula weight limits. It restricts travel on certain bridges and the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways unless authorized. The legislation also outlines the process for revoking permits for violations, establishes liability for damage to prohibited bridge structures, and allows the department to recover repair costs. Additionally, it provides for exceptions to vehicle length regulations under certain conditions and will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 60-601
Slip Law: 60-601