How Driver Points Work in Nebraska
How the Nebraska point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Nebraska uses a point system. A driver who accumulates 12 or more points within any two-year period has the license summarily revoked for six months and must complete a driver improvement course of at least four hours before reinstatement. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60-4,182, 60-4,183
| Point system | Nebraska uses a point system. A driver who accumulates 12 or more points within any two-year period has the license summarily revoked for six months and must complete a driver improvement course of at least four hours before reinstatement. During that revocation, a non-commercial vehicle may be driven under an employment driving permit or medical hardship driving permit. |
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| Points for speeding | More than 5 but not more than 10 mph over the limit: 2 points; more than 10 but not more than 35 mph over: 3 points; more than 35 mph over: 4 points. On certain highways listed in § 60-6,186(1)(f)–(i), the points are 1 (up to 10 over), 2 (more than 10 up to 15 over) and 3 (more than 15 up to 35 over). Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-4,182(10) |
| How long points last | Revocation is based on points accumulated within any period of two years. After a revocation of at least six months, the points that led to it and all prior points are disregarded for any later revocation. |
| Traffic school | A driver with fewer than 12 points may voluntarily complete a DMV-approved driver improvement course; the DMV then removes two points assessed within the previous two years (one point if only one point is on the record). It must be completed before the offense that would bring the total to 12 or more points, and the reduction is allowed only once in five years. It does not apply to courses required by the DMV after a revocation. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-4,188 |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Nebraska?
Nebraska uses a point system. A driver who accumulates 12 or more points within any two-year period has the license summarily revoked for six months and must complete a driver improvement course of at least four hours before reinstatement. During that revocation, a non-commercial vehicle may be driven under an employment driving permit or medical hardship driving permit.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Nebraska?
More than 5 but not more than 10 mph over the limit: 2 points; more than 10 but not more than 35 mph over: 3 points; more than 35 mph over: 4 points. On certain highways listed in § 60-6,186(1)(f)–(i), the points are 1 (up to 10 over), 2 (more than 10 up to 15 over) and 3 (more than 15 up to 35 over).
How long do points stay on your license in Nebraska?
Revocation is based on points accumulated within any period of two years. After a revocation of at least six months, the points that led to it and all prior points are disregarded for any later revocation.
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Nebraska?
A driver with fewer than 12 points may voluntarily complete a DMV-approved driver improvement course; the DMV then removes two points assessed within the previous two years (one point if only one point is on the record). It must be completed before the offense that would bring the total to 12 or more points, and the reduction is allowed only once in five years. It does not apply to courses required by the DMV after a revocation.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.