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Debate grows over statewide ATV/UTV registration and roadway use in committee (LB 337)
Summary
Sen. Wardekamper’s LB 337 would create statewide registration and allow licensed ATVs/UTVs on county and local roads while preserving local ordinances; proponents cited economic and convenience benefits, and NDOT raised safety and fatality concerns based on interstate comparisons.
Senator Dave Wardekamper introduced LB 337 to create a comprehensive framework for the registration and operation of all‑terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on Nebraska roads outside the state highway system. The bill would allow counties and cities to adopt ordinances permitting or restricting operation, require licensing and fees for registration (testimony cited a $33 licensing fee for a registrant), and include safety measures such as lighting and occupant protection provisions where applicable.
Proponents — including dealers and local officials — said a statewide…
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