On Sept. 03, 2025, Nebraska officials placed into effect an updated bill LB 530, otherwise known as the Move-Over law. This specific bill nearly rewrote what we know for speeding prices and created intense penalties for other traffic crimes. Students at Wayne have mixed emotions about this law being put into place and harshening the driving code.  

Move-Over law increased the speeding prices with even higher penalties in working or school zones. As students, we race against the clock to make it to class on time.  

The law also expanded penalties to make sure that drivers are slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. This has been a problem in Nebraska for many years and officials finally broke down.  

“I go home almost every weekend, and I’m not going to lie, I’ve sped almost every time. I think that going 5 to 10 miles over is not that bad,” said Grace Van Beek, WSC sophomore. “The new law isn’t going to change the fact that I probably will still go faster than 65. I do see why there needs to be laws put into place to control it… but I’m a good driver.” 

With the updated law, fines for speeding have increased significantly. If you thought you could go 80 in a 75, you’re wrong. Speeding tickets for one to five miles over the limit can now result in a fine of $50. Anybody driving over thirty-six miles over the limit will receive over $400 in fines according to the official Nebraska legislature website. Drivers only have a couple of chances before they can get charged with a misdemeanor.  

“Usually when I’m driving, I always go the limit. It’s instinctual. But the new laws are kind of dramatic, especially for people just trying to get to their work or school,” WSC student Justice DesChamps said. “I haven’t gotten pulled over in Nebraska, but I did get pulled over in Iowa once, and it was after the laws had changed too so I’m glad I wasn’t in Nebraska.” 

There are currently no plans to change or remove LB 530, so as Wayne drivers adjust, the community will hopefully become safer.