Low-speed vehicles will be permitted for use on state roads under a bill passed by the Legislature May 18.<\/p>\n
LB289, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, will authorize the operation of low-speed vehicles on highways with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Under the bill, local governments and the state Department of Roads will be able to restrict low-speed vehicle use further for public safety purposes.<\/p>\n
The definition of low-speed vehicles will include federally compliant four-wheeled vehicles with maximum speeds greater than 20 mph but less than or equal to 25 mph and gross vehicle weights less than 3,000 pounds.<\/p>\n
Low-speed vehicle operators will be required to have a valid operator\u2019s license and liability insurance coverage. The vehicles will be subject to titling requirements, a registration fee of $15 and a new alternative fuel fee of $75 for vehicles using a source of energy not taxed under the motor fuel laws. The alternative fuel fee will replace the alternative fuel tax.<\/p>\n
Owners of low-speed vehicles will be required to obtain license plates. A base fee of $50 for the motor vehicle tax and $10 for the motor vehicle fee associated with low-speed vehicles will be implemented.<\/p>\n
The bill has an operative date of Jan. 1, 2012.<\/p>\n
LB289 was approved 49-0 on final reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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