Nebraska

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Nebraska. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Helmets required for riders under 21. Universal helmet law repealed 2024 (enacted 1989).

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

5 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

72 and over: no electronic renewal

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

None

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Decriminalized

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

None

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

75

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

75

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

70

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

70

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Increased penalty for high BAC

0.15

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

90 days

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

After 30 days

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Ignition Interlocks

Mandatory for all convictions

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Open container laws

Yes

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Repeat Offender Laws

Yes

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-17 yrs

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Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs until height or weight limit reached in rear-facing seat
Under 8 yrs in child safety seat and in rear seat if available

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

Nighttime driving: 17 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 6 months

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

6

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

50 (10); 0 with driver's ed.

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

Midnight - 6 a.m. (secondary enforcement)

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

First 6 months: no more than 1 under 19 (secondary enforcement)

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Type of Law

Secondary

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Who is Covered?

18 and over

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In What Seat?

Front

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Hand-Held Ban?

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

Drivers under 18 with learner or intermediate license. Secondary law.

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Secondary law.

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Speed Cameras: State Law

None

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

None
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