The following information is updated periodically. However, laws and regulations can change between updates. State statutes and local ordinances are the ultimate authorities for these issues.

Points of Interest

• The speed limit on several two-lane highways is 65 mph. This includes parts of highways 20 and 83 in the northwestern region of Nebraska.

Speed Limits

Rural Interstates: Cars 75, Trucks 75
Urban Interstates: Cars 65, Trucks 65
Other Limited Access Roads: Cars 65, Trucks 65
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/speedlimit_laws.html)

These speed limits apply unless a different limit is posted.

Speed limits are absolute--exceeding the speed limit is illegal per se (regardless of whether it was safe under the specific conditions).

Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
Pacing: Yes
Radar: Yes
Vascar: Yes
Automated Speed Enforcement: No
Aircraft: Yes
Laser: Yes

Ticket Payment Methods
Consult your ticket or clerk of courts

Trial By Declaration Allowed
Yes. Contact your court for rules and procedures.

Jury Trial Allowed
Speeding: No
Parking: No
Equipment: No
DWI: Yes

Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes

Member of Driver License Compact
Yes

When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500 must be reported within 10 days to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Lincoln.

Resident Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance is required (although some states allow posting a cash bond or such as an alternative)
Minimum Coverage Required:
Injury to one person: $25,000
All injuries: $50,000
Property Damage:$25,000
Underinsured motorists coverage is required.

Phone Restrictions
Novice Drivers: All cell phone use prohibited for ages under 18 with learners or provisional license, using secondary enforcement
School Bus Drivers: No special restrictions
All Drivers: Text-messaging prohibited, using secondary enforcement
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html)

Other Regulations

• Open intoxicants are NOT permited in a vehicle on the highways.
• The BAC level is .08%.
• Nebraska has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 1-year driver's license revocation.
• Shotguns must be unloaded while being transported in a motor vehicle; loaded rifles and handguns may be carried in plain view r stowed in trunk; unloaded handguns may be transported in a locked glove compartment.
• Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 1.
• Tire chains are not required, but are permitted for safety due to snow, ice, or other conditions.
• Nebraska has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
• Nebraska has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 6 years of age. Children under age 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds must use approved car safety seats. Occupants 16 years and under riding in the back seat must use seat belts.
• Nebraska has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
• Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

General Information
Telephone: 402/471-2281 (Department of Motor Vehicles)
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 800/525-5555