HB 2455 Summary

• Changes the gross vehicle weight rating threshold for commercial motor vehicles used in intrastate commerce from 18,000 pounds to 26,000 pounds.

• Requires approved traffic survival school course completion for DUI convictions under sections 28-1381, 28-1382, and 28-1383.

• Establishes civil penalty authority for traffic safety school violations, allowing penalties of $300-$3,000 per violation and deposits penalties to the state highway fund.

• Clarifies provisions for special ignition interlock restricted driver licenses, including eligibility criteria and completion of alcohol/drug screening and education requirements.

• Adds civil penalties collected under section 28-3416 as a revenue source for the state highway fund.