Nebraska Facts
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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
Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute
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| Urban | 25 mph |
| Rural (unpaved) | 50 mph |
| Rural (paved) | 55 mph |
| State highways | *60 mph |
| Four-lane highways | 65 mph |
| Interstates | 75 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | Yes |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
Tickets
Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
Yes
Jury Trial Allowed
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| 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
Compulsory insurance law.
Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/25,000.
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
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 77