This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's motor vehicle laws to enhance the enforcement of speed limits in highway work zones. It introduces the definition of "highway work zone" and "speed control enforcement system," which includes devices designed to detect and record vehicle speed and capture images of license plates when vehicles exceed the speed limit. The bill stipulates that enforcement of speed limits in work zones can occur if a worker is present, appropriate signage is displayed, and a law enforcement officer is nearby in a clearly marked vehicle. Additionally, the speed control enforcement system will only record violations if a vehicle exceeds the speed limit by more than eleven miles per hour.

Furthermore, the bill redefines the "automatic license plate reader system" under the Automatic License Plate Reader Privacy Act, clarifying that it does not include speed control enforcement systems as defined in the new legislation. The amendments aim to improve road safety in construction areas while ensuring that the use of technology for enforcement is clearly defined and regulated. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed as part of this update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-601, 60-605, 60-3202