Nebraska Ranked in Bottom 11 for Driving Safety
In the 2014 "Roadmap to State Highway Safety Laws," Nebraska ranked as one of the most dangerous state for driving due to a lack of recommended safety laws. This is the second year in a row that Nebraska has received a "danger" ranking. Read more.
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Nebraska Roadway Safety Act
The Nebraska Roadway Safety Act (LB 807), introduced by Senator Harms of Scottsbluff, will modernize Nebraska's key driving laws.
The act will:
- Change safety belt law from secondary enforcement to primary and require all passengers to buckle-up, including children.
- Change texting law for all drivers from secondary enforcement to primary.
- Change provisions of the Graduated Driver's License Law from secondary enforcement to primary. This includes limiting the number of passengers in the vehicle for young novice drivers, restrictions on night-time driving, and restricting the use of cell phones while driving.
- Ban the use of cell phones by school bus drivers when the vehicle is in motion.
Read more about the Nebraska Roadway Safety Act.
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Watch Nebraska Quintuplets at "5 Will Drive"
 Follow the Jansen quintuplets, of Nebraska, as they take to the roads for the first time. Through their blog, 5 Will Drive, chronicled the adventures of each teen as they learn to drive. Visit the website to see what learning to drive looks like for the instructor and the teens.
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month Coming in April
Each April National Safety Council, Nebraska observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month to educate on the dangers of cell phone use while driving. This year's campaign, "Hands-free is not risk-free", is dedicated to explaining why hands-free devices are still a safety hazard for drivers. This year's campaign includes a video contest to show how drivers using hands-free devices still are cognitively distracted. Winners could receive up to $2,000. Read more.
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Car Seat- When to Face Forward
Safety experts recommend keeping your child in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible. You can determine when it is time to move your child from rear-facing to front-facing by checking the height and weight limits on your car seat. Read more.
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Louisville HS is "Driven to Be the Best" Winner
Congratulations to Sam Sensor, Jacob Bruce, and Wrenn Sensor of Louisville High School for winning first prize in the WOWT 6 News and Performance Auto Group "Driven to Be the Best" video contest. Contest participants were asked to create a 15-second video promoting safe driving habits. Winners received an iPadŽ mini and a $5,000 grant for their school. View winning video.
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