LB 991 allows Nebraska school districts to install and operate camera systems on school buses to capture vehicles that fail to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. The bill requires buses with such cameras to display a visible warning sign readable from 100 feet and mandates that captured footage include the date, time, and location of the violation. School districts can use the footage to enforce existing traffic laws that require drivers to stop for school buses, with the data potentially being shared with law enforcement. This bill does not change the traffic rules for school buses but adds a new enforcement tool for violations that endanger children.
LB 1176 modifies Nebraska's traffic laws to allow speed control enforcement systems in highway work zones, which use cameras to photograph vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 11 mph or more. This directly affects drivers in construction zones and law enforcement agencies, requiring clear signage and visible officer presence during enforcement. The bill also redefines "automatic license plate reader system" to exclude speed enforcement technology, clarifying that such systems cannot be used for criminal investigations under the Privacy Act. Key provisions include new definitions for terms like "alert" and "secured area" to strengthen privacy protections for license plate data collected by law enforcement. The bill repeals prior sections to implement these specific changes to traffic enforcement and privacy rules.
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 124 changes penalties for drivers who cause the death of an unborn child while operating a vehicle in violation of specific traffic laws. It upgrades the offense from a Class I misdemeanor to a Class IIIA felony for deaths caused by speeding violations under sections 60-6,213 or 60-6,214, and to a Class IIA felony for repeat offenses involving sections 60-6,196 or 60-6,197.06. The bill mandates a court-ordered license revocation for 60 days to 15 years for these violations, separate from any jail sentence. This directly affects drivers convicted of traffic-related deaths of unborn children, particularly those with prior speeding convictions.
This legislative resolution (LR 40) requests the City of Lincoln and the Nebraska State Capitol Environs Commission to install stop signs at both northbound and southbound corners of Fourteenth Street and Lincoln Mall. It directly addresses traffic safety concerns at this intersection near the State Capitol, where a removed stop sign and changed traffic patterns have created hazards for pedestrians, especially students and unfamiliar visitors. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks these entities to implement the stop signs to improve safety. As a resolution, it has no binding effect but aims to prompt action on a specific traffic safety issue.
This resolution directs Nebraska's Judiciary Committee to study whether to implement speed safety cameras in highway work zones. The study will examine current speeding safety problems, potential camera programs, penalty structures for violations, and how other states manage similar systems. It does not create new laws but will analyze options to address speeding risks for drivers and workers in construction zones. The committee will report findings to the Legislature after completing its review.
LB 616 allows Nebraska jurisdictions to use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems to enforce red light traffic violations, replacing the need for police officers to personally observe such violations. This means cameras would automatically capture license plates of vehicles running red lights, triggering standard traffic citation processes. The bill directly affects drivers who run red lights and local law enforcement agencies managing traffic enforcement. It amends existing statutes to incorporate ALPR technology into the red light enforcement system while maintaining existing requirements for driver safety training programs and traffic point penalties. The key change is the shift from officer-based enforcement to automated detection using license plate readers.
LB 600 amends Nebraska's traffic laws to update speed limits (e.g., 75 mph on most interstates, 65 mph in Douglas County), define "speed control enforcement systems" (like radar cameras), and require drivers to stop near stopped vehicles. It clarifies when police or the Department of Transportation can remove obstructing vehicles from highways without liability. The bill also adjusts rules for license plate reader use under privacy law and specifies penalties for hit-and-run incidents (up to Class I misdemeanor). This affects all drivers, law enforcement, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Note: As of June 6, 2025, provisions were amended into LB530.
