Nebraska DUI Laws

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The prescribed legal BAC limit in Nebraska is 0.08% per se
(effective from Sep 1st 2001)

(If you’ve been charged with Nebraska DUI, the law allows 10 days for your Nebraska DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Nebraska DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for a hearing to save your driving license)

Nebraska DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Nebraska it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Nebraska and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI - Drunk Driving in Nebraska

Nebraska is a state with a eight-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after eight years. If it is eight years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within eight years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DUI - drunk driving conviction in Nebraska:

• $400 to $500 fine
• 7 to 60 days in jail
• 6 months drivers license revocation
• alcohol abuse assessment
• possible attendance at alcohol treatment program
• SR22 insurance requirement

If Probation: 60-day license revocation

Second DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DUI - drunk driving conviction in Nebraska:

• $500 fine
• 30 to 90 days in jail
• 1 year drivers license revocation
• alcohol abuse assessment
• possible attendance at alcohol treatment program
• possible vehicle immobilization (5 days to 8 months)
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

If Probation: 10 days in jail or not less than 240 hours of community service, 1-year license revocation, $500 fine

Third DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Misdemeanor

The penalty for a third DUI - drunk driving conviction in Nebraska:

• $600 fine
• 90 days to 1 year in jail
• 15 year drivers license revocation
• alcohol abuse assessment
• possible attendance at alcohol treatment program
• possible vehicle immobilization (5 days to 8 months)
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

If Probation: 30 days in jail, 2 – 15 year license revocation, $600 fine

Fourth DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fourth DUI - drunk driving conviction in Nebraska:

• $10,000 fine
• 180 days to 5 years in jail
• 15 year drivers license revocation
• alcohol abuse assessment
• possible attendance at alcohol treatment program
• possible vehicle immobilization (5 days to 8 months)
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

If Probation: 90 days in jail, 15-year license revocation, $1,000 fine

Fifth DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fifth DUI - drunk driving conviction in Nebraska:

• $25,000 fine
• 1 year to 20 years in jail
• 15 year drivers license revocation
• alcohol abuse assessment
• possible attendance at alcohol treatment program
• possible vehicle immobilization (5 days to 8 months)
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

If Probation: 180 days in jail, 15-year license revocation, $1,000 fine

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Implied consent LAWS

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Nebraska and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Nebraska

In Nebraska, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

First chemical test refusal

• 1 year drivers license revocation
• SR22 insurance requirement

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Nebraska Auto insurance (High Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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Nebraska SR-22 auto insurance is usually required for a period of 3 years after a DUI - drunk driving - alcohol related driving conviction and can be very expensive if you go with the wrong provider.  Some insurance companies will not even do an SR22 insurance filing. Get a FREE SR22 DUI auto insurance quote and compare rates to find the best deal, simply enter your ZIP code above and you can be comparing prices for Nebraska auto insurance in a matter of minutes.

Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of Nebraska

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of Nebraska for private passenger vehicles is (25/50/25). This equates to the following liability coverage:

• $25,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $50,000 for two or more people in one accident
• $25,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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FREE DUI / DWI Case evaluation & by local Nebraska Lawyer

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer Nebraska DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your Nebraska drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay. Talk to a local Nebraska Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as: • What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in Nebraska? • What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in Nebraska? • Does Nebraska have a mandatory ignition interlock device law? • Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with Nebraska laws and procedures ? • When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in Nebraska? It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local Nebraska criminal defense attorney specialising in Nebraska drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the Nebraska drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local Nebraska DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

Useful Nebraska DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in Nebraska

Nebraska Drivers Manual

Nebraska SR22 Insurance Requirement

Nebraska DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)

Nebraska Department of Roads

Nebraska Department of Insurance

Nebraska Courts Judicial Branch

Nebraska DUI Lawyers

Nebraska DUI discussion forum

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