60-6,297 Disabled vehicles; length and load limitations; exception. - Nebraska Statutes

60-6,297. Disabled vehicles; length and load limitations; exception.The provisions of subdivision (1)(b) of section 60-6,290 and subsections (2) and (3) of section 60-6,294 shall not apply when a disabled combination of vehicles is towed if the combination of vehicles, together with the wrecker or tow truck, does not exceed one hundred fifty feet, inclusive of front and rear bumpers including load. Such exception shall apply only if the disabled combination of vehicles is being towed directly to the nearest place of secure safekeeping. The towing vehicle shall be connected with the air brakes and brake lights of the towed vehicle. For purposes of this section, place of secure safekeeping means a place off the traveled portion of the highway that can accommodate the parking of such vehicles in order for the vehicles to be (1) repaired or (2) dismantled and operated in compliance with subdivision (1)(b) of section 60-6,290 and subsections (2) and (3) of section 60-6,294. SourceLaws 1982, LB 383, § 3; R.S.1943, (1988), § 39-6,180.02; Laws 1993, LB 370, § 393; Laws 2003, LB 137, § 1; Laws 2005, LB 82, § 4.