This bill amends section 60-6,356 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to allow the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles (UTVs) between sunset and sunrise under specific conditions. Previously, such vehicles could only be operated during daylight hours. The new provisions stipulate that operation during nighttime is permissible if the vehicle is equipped with appropriate lighting, including a headlight that illuminates objects at specified distances and a taillight that is visible from 500 feet. Additionally, operators must possess a valid Class O operator's license or a farm permit, have liability insurance, and adhere to a speed limit of 30 miles per hour.
The bill also outlines the conditions under which ATVs and UTVs may cross controlled-access highways with more than two marked traffic lanes, emphasizing the need for compliance with traffic control signals and local ordinances. It allows for crossings at intersections controlled by traffic signals or stop signs, provided they are authorized by local governing bodies. The original section 60-6,356 is repealed, consolidating the updated regulations into the amended statute.