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.
72 and over: no electronic renewal
5 years
None
Decriminalized
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
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)
First 6 months: no more than 1 under 19 (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.
None
n/a
None
n/a
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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