Nebraska DUI Laws

Nebraska DUI / DWI Laws 

Nebraska DUI / DWI Laws: Penalties, Fines, Requirements & Information

Nebraska DUI / DWI Laws Overview & Common DUI / DWI Questions

 

I’ve been arrested for DUI in Nebraska, what should I do?

If you’ve been arrested for DUI / DWI in Nebraska, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced Nebraska DUI lawyer!  Nebraska DUI laws are complex and an experienced Nebraska DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE Nebraska DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Will I have to use an ignition interlock device if I’m convicted of DUI in Nebraska?

Yes, Nebraska DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a DUI conviction.

Do I have to take a field sobriety test or chemical test in Nebraska?

Nebraska DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.

If I’m convicted of DUI in Nebraska will I lose my car?

Yes, it is a possibility that your vehicle could be confiscated if you are charged with a DUI offense in Nebraska.

How much does a DUI in Nebraska cost?

A first time DUI conviction in Nebraska can cost  between $7,000 – $10,000.

What is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Nebraska?

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in Nebraska for individuals over 21 is .08%.  Nebraska does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .02%.  The commercial BAC limit in Nebraska is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of Nebraska.

Will an Nebraska DUI conviction increase my auto insurance?

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Maine, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.

Can I lose my drivers license if convicted of DUI / DUII in Nebraska?

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Nebraska.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in Nebraska.

Does Nebraska have an aggravated DUI charge if my BAC is extremely high?

Yes, Nebraska does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.15%

 

Overview of Nebraska DUI / DUII Laws: Penalties, Fines, Jail Time & Requirements

Penalties & Fines For First DUI Conviction in Nebraska

  • Imprisonment – 7 to 60 days
  • Fine – Up to $500
  • Mandatory – Alcohol assessment &  treatment
  • Drivers license suspension – Up to 60 days

Penalties & Fines For Second DUI Conviction in Nebraska

  • Imprisonment – 30 days up to 1 year
  • Fine – Up to $1,000
  • Mandatory – Alcohol assessment &  treatment with possibility of ignition interlock device
  • Drivers license suspension – 1 year

Penalties & Fines For Third DUI Conviction in Nebraska

  • Imprisonment – 90 days up to 1 year
  • Mandatory – Alcohol assessment &  treatment with possibility of ignition interlock device
  • Fine – Up to $10,000
  • Drivers license suspension – 2 to 15 years

Penalties & Fines For Fourth DUI Conviction in Nebraska

  • Imprisonment – 180 days up to 5 years
  • Mandatory – Alcohol assessment &  treatment with possibility of ignition interlock device
  • Fine – Up to $25,000
  • Drivers license suspension – Up to 15 years

Penalties & Fines For Fifth DUI Conviction and Subsequent DUI’s Within 10 Years in Nebraska

  • Imprisonment – 1 to 20 years
  • Mandatory – Alcohol assessment &  treatment with possibility of ignition interlock device
  • Fine – Up to $25,000
  • Drivers license suspension – Up to 15 years

Nebraska DUI Laws Apply To All Counties in Nebraska

 

  • Adams County
  • Antelope County
  • Arthur County
  • Banner County
  • Blaine County
  • Boone County
  • Box Butte County
  • Boyd County
  • Brown County
  • Buffalo County
  • Burt County
  • Butler County
  • Cass County
  • Cedar County
  • Chase County
  • Cherry County
  • Cheyenne County
  • Clay County
  • Colfax County
  • Cuming County
  • Custer County
  • Dakota County
  • Dawes County
  • Dawson County

 

  • Deuel County
  • Dixon County
  • Dodge County
  • Douglas County
  • Dundy County
  • Fillmore County
  • Franklin County
  • Frontier County
  • Furnas County
  • Gage County
  • Garden County
  • Garfield County
  • Gosper County
  • Grant County
  • Greeley County
  • Hall County
  • Hamilton County
  • Harlan County
  • Hayes County
  • Hitchcock County
  • Holt County
  • Hooker County
  • Howard County
  • Jefferson County

 

  • Johnson County
  • Kearney County
  • Keith County
  • Keya Paha County
  • Kimball County
  • Knox County
  • Lancaster County
  • Lincoln County
  • Logan County
  • Loup County
  • McPherson County
  • Madison County
  • Merrick County
  • Morrill County
  • Nance County
  • Nemaha County
  • Nuckolls County
  • Otoe County
  • Pawnee County
  • Perkins County
  • Phelps County
  • Pierce County
  • Platte County
  • Polk County

 

  • Red Willow County
  • Richardson County
  • Rock County
  • Saline County
  • Sarpy County
  • Saunders County
  • Scotts Bluff County
  • Seward County
  • Sheridan County
  • Sherman County
  • Sioux County
  • Stanton County
  • Thayer County
  • Thomas County
  • Thurston County
  • Valley County
  • Washington County
  • Wayne County
  • Webster County
  • Wheeler County
  • York County