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.
Universal helmet law enacted 1989.
5 years
72 and over: no electronic renewal
Decriminalized
None
None
75
75
70
70
70
70
0.15
90 days
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
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
8-17 yrs
First 6 months: no more than 1 under 19 (secondary enforcement)
Nighttime driving: 17 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 6 months
15
6
50 (10); 0 with driver's ed.
16
Midnight - 6 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
Secondary
18 and over
Front
No
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18 with learner or intermediate license. Secondary law.
All drivers. Secondary law.
n/a
None
n/a
None
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Nebraska
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1989.
Mature Driver Laws: Nebraska
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: Nebraska
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Speed Limit Laws: Nebraska
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
75
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Nebraska
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Passenger Safety Laws: Nebraska
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 years old until hight or weight limit reached in rear-facing seat
Under 8 years old in child safety seat and in rear seat if available
Teen and Novice Drivers: Nebraska
Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime driving: 17 years
Driving with passengers: 16 years, 6 months