60-370. County number system; alphanumeric system.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section:

(a) In counties having a population of one hundred thousand inhabitants or more according to the most recent federal decennial census, registration of motor vehicles or trailers shall be by the alphanumeric system; and

(b) In all other counties, registration of motor vehicles or trailers shall be, at the option of each county board, by either the alphanumeric system or the county number system.

(2) Counties using the county number system shall show on motor vehicles or trailers licensed therein a county number on the license plate preceding a dash which shall then be followed by the registration number assigned to the motor vehicle or trailer. The county numbers assigned to the counties in Nebraska shall be as follows:

(3) Counties using the alphanumeric system shall show on the license plates of motor vehicles or trailers licensed therein a combination of three letters followed by a combination of three numerals. The department may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations creating alphanumeric distinctions on the license plates based upon the registration of the motor vehicle or trailer and designating plate types that shall display county numbers on a statewide basis, taking into consideration cost, the need for uniformity, factors applicable to the production, distribution, and use of specific plate types, and any other factors consistent with the purposes of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act that the director deems relevant.

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