Senators passed a bill March 24 that prohibits drivers of commercial and passenger vehicles from using phones while driving.<\/p>\n
LB983, introduced by Fullerton Sen. Annette Dubas, updates Nebraska statutes to comply with federal regulations regarding commercial driver\u2019s licenses, permits and identification cards issued by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.<\/p>\n
If convicted of using a hand-held telephone while driving, commercial vehicle drivers, drivers of nine- to 15-passenger vans and school bus drivers would have a three-point penalty assessed against their license. The bill also exempts farmers, their family members and employees from commercial driving regulations when driving covered farm vehicles.<\/p>\n
Senators passed the bill, which goes into effect immediately, on a 42-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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