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(A) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call, when pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to, but not returning from a fire alarm may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, subject to the conditions herein stated.
(B) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park, stand or stop irrespective of the provisions of this title;
(2) Proceed past a steady red indication, a flashing red indication or a stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary in order to safely pass through the intersection;
(3) Exceed the posted speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property; and
(4) Disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions.
(C) (1) Except for such emergency vehicle operated as a police or other law enforcement vehicle, the privileges granted in this section to authorized emergency vehicles shall apply only when the driver of the vehicle, while in motion, sounds an audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle.
(2) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall the provisions protect the driver from the consequences of the driver’s reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(Prior Code, § 70.004) (Ord. 98-27, passed 7-20-1998)
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,114
No television or video devices shall be installed so as the screen or viewing area are visible from the front seats of all or any motor operated vehicle, and it shall be unlawful to operate any such installation within the city.
(Prior Code, § 70.005) (Ord. 717, passed 6-20-1951; Ord. 03-13, passed 5-19-2003) Penalty, see § 70.999
REGISTRATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
(A) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle, motorcycle or moped on any road, street, highway or alley within the city limits without a valid state driver’s license or a valid driver’s license that is recognized under state law except as provided in division (A)(2) below.
(2) A person who does not have a valid license as set forth in division (A)(1) above may drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle, motorcycle or moped on any road, street, highway or alley within the city limits when that person:
(a) Has a valid school permit, learner’s permit or provisional license as authorized by state statute; and
(b) Only when the person is using that permit or provisional license in conformity with the requirements thereof and state statutes.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any owner, driver or person in control of any motor vehicle to permit any of the persons identified in division (A)(1) above to drive, operate or be in physical control of any motor vehicle.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, operate or be in physical control of a vehicle, golf cart, or utility type vehicle upon any road, street, highway or alley within the city without having in full force and effect a Class O operator’s license issued by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, as provided by the laws of the state or to operate a vehicle or utility type vehicle upon any road, street, highway or alley without carrying the operator’s license while operating the vehicle or utility type vehicle.
(C) (1) A golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall not be considered a motor vehicle for purposes of requiring a state motor vehicle registration of the same, except any individual or entity who desires to operate a utility type vehicle shall make written request to the city’s Police Department for a permit allowing the use and shall display the identification tag issued by the city’s Police Department on the golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle.
(2) The kind and style of the identification tag required to operate a golf car vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall be in a manner that has been designated and approved by the city’s Police Department. The applicant’s cost to obtain the permit and the identification tag shall be set by resolution.
(3) The identification tag must be placed and displayed on the back of the golf car vehicle and/ or utility type vehicle in a prominent place so as to be unobstructed and clearly viewable.
(D) Except as provided in this division (D), a golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall not be operated on State Highway Nos. 30 and 81 or the Lost Creek Parkway. Highway 30 (23rd Street) may be crossed at a 90 degree angle at the lighted traffic control signals at the following locations: At East 11th Avenue; at East 3rd Avenue; at 3rd Avenue; at 18th Avenue; at 23rd Avenue; at 26th Avenue; at 30th Avenue; at 45th Avenue; and at 48th Avenue. Highway 81 (33rd Avenue) may be crossed at a 90 degree angle at the lighted traffic control signals at the following locations: At 8th Street; at 13th Street; and at 14th Street.
(E) Every golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall display a lighted headlight and taillight and be equipped with turn signals during operation.
(F) (1) Every golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall be equipped with:
(a) A brake system maintained in good operating condition;
(b) An adequate muffler system in good working condition;
(c) A United States Forest Service qualified spark arrestor; and
(d) A roll bar designed and manufactured to prevent injuries in the event of a rollover.
(2) Every person in a golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle during operation shall be in a permanent and regular seat which includes an occupant protection system which utilizes a lap belt, a shoulder belt or any combination of belts which restrains driver and passengers and which conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for passenger restraint systems applicable for the golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle’s model and year and which shall be in use by all occupants at all times.
(G) (1) Every golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle may only be operated on city streets between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
(2) Any person operating a golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall have liability insurance coverage for the utility type vehicle while operating the golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle in the city. Such liability insurance shall be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state and shall be within the limits stated in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-509, as amended from time to time.
(3) If not in a driver’s possession when stopped by law enforcement, the person operating the golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall provide proof of insurance coverage within five days of such stop establishing that insurance was in effect when the law enforcement stop occurred.
(H) (1) Except as otherwise specifically stated above, the operation of a golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall be subject to all of the statutory requirements for the operation of any motor vehicle in the state; specifically including those statutes dealing with the rules of the road, child restraint systems and the operation of a motor vehicle by any person impaired by alcohol or drugs.
(2) Any violations could result in revocation of the right to operate the golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle.
(I) The operator of the utility type vehicle shall not exceed 30 mph or less where posted speed limits are less. The operator of the golf car vehicle shall not exceed 20 mph or less where posted speed limits are less.
(J) (1) During the operation of a golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle, the golf cart vehicle and/or utility type vehicle shall be equipped with a bicycle safety flag which extends above the utility type vehicle not less than five feet above the ground and is attached to the rear of such vehicle.
(2) The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less than 30 square inches and shall be fluorescent in nature, regardless of color.
(Prior Code, § 70.015) (Ord. 98-27, passed 7-20-1998; Ord. 11-30, passed 10-3-2011; Ord. 11-37, passed 11-7-2011; Ord. 15-21, passed 10-19-2015; Ord. 18-49, passed 11-5-2018; Ord. 19-30, passed 8-19-2019; Ord. 22-25, passed 10-17-2022; Ord. 22-31, passed 12-5-2022) Penalty, see § 70.999
Statutory reference:
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-462
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle upon any road, street, highway or alley without having registered the same as provided by the laws of the state.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle upon any road, street, highway or alley without having attached thereto the license plates furnished by the state or county in connection with the registration.
(C) The vehicle shall at all times have displayed thereon one license plate on the back thereof and one license plate on the front thereof, which license plates shall be securely fastened to the motor vehicle in an upright position, so as to prevent the plates from swinging, at a minimum distance of 12 inches from the ground and shall have properly affixed thereto the renewal tabs furnished by the state or county in connection with the registration.
(Prior Code, § 70.016) (Ord. 98-27, passed 7-20-1998) Penalty, see § 70.999
Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 24-25, passed 10-7-2024). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the amending legislation is codified. The rear license plate shall be illuminated during such time as lights are required to be lighted upon a vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 70.017) (Ord. 98-27, passed 7-20-1998) Penalty, see § 70.999
The license plates upon a vehicle shall be kept clear and clean and free from grease, dust or other blurring matter, so as to be at all times visible and legible, and nothing shall be attached to the plates.
(Prior Code, § 70.018) (Ord. 98-27, passed 7-20-1998) Penalty, see § 70.999
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-324
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