Section 192-1-011 - Vehicle Modifications011.01.PURPOSE. Vehicle modifications are strictly limited to those changes, adaptations, or adjustments to a recipient's vehicle that enable him or her to ride in the vehicle and are essential to achieve the employment outcome of the recipient.011.02.VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS. Vehicle modifications are strictly limited to those vehicles that are in good working condition, have a reasonable expected life, and are suitable for the adaptations and modifications required by the recipient. If the vehicle age exceeds four (4) years or the vehicle mileage exceeds 50,000 miles, the recipient must provide a statement from a qualified mechanic showing that the vehicle is in good working condition. The recipient is responsible for the cost of any repairs needed to put the vehicle into good working condition.011.03.TITLE AND INSURANCE. Vehicle modifications are strictly limited to those vehicles that are titled in the name of the recipient, his or her spouse, or his or her parent, and for which there is current full liability insurance coverage.011.04.PRICE QUOTATIONS. Price quotations are required for the purchase of vehicle modifications costing over $500. Price quotations may be obtained according to the requirements in Section 005.02.011.05.EXCEPTIONS. Vehicle modifications expressly do not include servo or joystick controlled steering, braking systems, or any other system that replaces the stock steering, braking system, or major part of the stock system provided as original equipment by the manufacturer.011.06.REPAIRS. Repairs may be provided to any of the aids and devices that are already installed on a vehicle for purposes identified in 011.01.011.07.ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES. NCBVl does not provide assistance for the acquisition of manufacturer modified or used modified vehicles. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, assistance with purchase, lease, rental, or any other means of acquiring a vehicle. This restriction also includes, but is not limited to, financial assistance with down payments, leasing or rental charges, financing or licensing fees, sales and use taxes, insurance premiums, or any other costs incurred in connection with acquiring a vehicle.011.08.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. NCBVl may provide assistance up to the estimated value of the necessary adaptations and modifications if the recipient is purchasing a new vehicle that is modified by the manufacturer or a manufacturer approved vendor, or a used vehicle that is already adapted and modified. Any such financial assistance cannot exceed the estimated current value of the modifications (based on present average costs, and depreciation of 20% for each year of use from the date the modifications went into use).011.09.EXCEPTIONS. The Deputy Director of Services has the authority and discretion to make reasonable exceptions to any state imposed vehicle modification regulations based on individual circumstances. An exception may be granted if he or she determines there is no alternative to accomplish the necessary accommodation in a safe manner.192 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 011
Amended effective 7/2/2019