Transportation (Driver Licensing)

LB 1202 updates Nebraska's rules for ignition interlock permits, which are devices that prevent vehicles from starting if alcohol is detected. It directly affects drivers convicted of certain traffic offenses (like DUI) who are required to use these devices. The bill clarifies the permit application process: applicants must submit a court order, proof of device installation, and pay a fee, and permits are only valid for non-commercial vehicles. It also specifies that drivers on probation for qualifying offenses won’t receive license points if they have the device installed, but will if they fail to comply.

LB 398 updates Nebraska's motor vehicle laws to align with federal standards and introduces new license plate options. It creates permanent Arbor Day license plates for vehicles, updates fees for organizational, military honor, prisoner-of-war, disabled veteran, and Purple Heart plates, and establishes a dedicated fund to support Arbor Day plate grants. The bill also modifies commercial driver's license requirements, changes fees for DMV record requests, and updates trailer plate rules for commercial fertilizer transport. These changes directly affect drivers, commercial vehicle operators, and the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.