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Bill would let municipalities allow ATVs/UTVs to remove snow at night
Summary
LB 196 would permit cities and villages to adopt ordinances allowing ATVs and UTVs to operate between sunset and sunrise for snow removal if operators hold a valid license or farm permit and liability insurance; municipal representatives and a mayor of Schuyler supported the permissive change.
Senator Jared Storm introduced LB 196 to allow cities and villages to adopt ordinances authorizing the operation of ATVs and UTVs between sunset and sunrise for the limited purpose of snow removal. Under the bill as presented, operators would be required to hold a valid driver's license or farm permit, maintain liability insurance, use headlights and taillights, and not exceed 30 miles per hour while engaged in snow removal.
Christy Abraham of the League of Nebraska Municipalities said the league vetted the bill through its process and that the measure is permissive — it does not require municipalities to adopt ordinances. Art Lindbergh, mayor of Schuyler, described local interest from businesses and said the change would let communities choose whether to allow night‑time snow removal by these vehicles. Supporters argued the change would make winter maintenance more practical for small towns and businesses that need to clear sidewalks, parking lots and streets outside normal daylight hours.
The committee heard no in‑room opposition during the LB 196 testimony. Senator Storm closed by calling the bill a common‑sense change that balances local control and practical needs for snow removal in smaller communities.
