NE LB 989 (2018 AV)
Nebraska LB 989 — Driverless-Capable Vehicle Act
Nebraska · Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60-3,201 et seq.
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 25, 2018
- Applies to
- Driverless-capable vehicle owners, manufacturers, and on-demand network operators in Nebraska
- Enforced by
- Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles; Nebraska State Patrol
Nebraska's Driverless-Capable Vehicle Act explicitly allows fully driverless operation on Nebraska public roads, treats the automated driving system as the driver for traffic-law purposes, sets minimum insurance ($5 million for on-demand AV networks), and preempts local regulation.
Who is protected: Nebraska motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Legal detail
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60-3,201 to 60-3,209 (Driverless-Capable Vehicle Act), added by LB 989 (2018).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 25, 2018 |
| Citation | Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60-3,201 et seq. |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and registration penalties |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Bill text | Nebraska Legislature — LB 989 (2018) |
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