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Can I request a certified driver’s record online?
Nebraska doesn t have a distinction between types of driving records. To learn more about how to check driving records, contact your local Nebraska DMV office.

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Do I need to attend traffic school if I get a speeding ticket?
In Nebraska, you may have to take a traffic school course as part of the process to pay speeding tickets, if ordered by the court. In addition, you can take a state-approved defensive driving course to remove two points from your driving record, provided you have less than 12 points on your record at the time of course completion.

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How can I pay for my traffic or parking ticket?
Nebraska drivers who have received citations have the choice to pay traffic tickets online, in person or by mail. To pay traffic tickets in person, visit a local Nebraska DMV office with the traffic fines. To pay a traffic ticket by mail, follow the directions printed on the traffic ticket fines and mail the ticket with a check for the traffic ticket price. To pay traffic tickets online, visit the Nebraska Citation Payment website.

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How do I file a complaint when I believe someone has illegally accessed my DMV record?
Nebraska drivers who believe that their drivers records have been illegally accessed should notify the Nebraska DMV. To do so, submit a request by email or by phone at 402-471-3918.

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How do I get a copy of my driving record?
Nebraska driving records can be ordered online and viewed moments after purchase. To purchase an online driving record, visit the ClickDMV website. Applications for DMV driving records can also be submitted by mail or in person at a local Nebraska DMV office. The fee to check your driving recordis $3.

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How do I get a traffic ticket dismissed?
Nebraska residents with traffic tickets have the choice of paying traffic tickets or fighting it through the court. The instructions for fighting a ticket are printed on the ticket itself. You will need to arrange a court date and show up to dispute it. From there, the judge will rule whether the ticket remains or is dismissed. To learn more about how to pay traffic tickets and the cost of traffic tickets, contact the court clerk in the county where the ticket was issued.

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How do I obtain a copy of someone else’s driving record?
To check driving records in Nebraska on behalf of another person, you will need to provide your own name, address and signature as well as the authorization of the record holder. The record holder s authorization and signature must be notarized in Box 2 of the Application for Copy of Driving Record.

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How do I reinstate my license if I refused to submit a breath/urine/blood test?
Drivers in Nebraska who refuse a chemical test during a DUI/DWI stop will have their drivers license revoked for a minimum of 90 days. To reinstate your license, you will have to complete the requirements set out by the court handling your case. In the event of a DUI stop following an accident, law enforcement officials are allowed to force drivers to undergo a chemical test whether they refuse or not.

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How do I remove points from my driver’s license?
To remove points from your drivers record in Nebraska, you can take a state-approved defensive driving course. Completion of the course will remove two points from your record. You must have less than 12 points on the record at the time of course completion to receive the point reduction.

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How many points can I get on my driving record before my driver’s license is suspended?
The Nebraska DMV utilizes a point system that assesses demerit points to drivers records based on the type and number of driving offenses committed. Drivers who accumulate 12 or more points on their DMV driving record in a two-year period will receive an automatic drivers license revocation.

For more information: Your Nebraska Driving Record

How many times can I attend a traffic school course to remove points from my driving record?
The amount of times a Nebraska driver can attend traffic school to obtain a traffic ticket dismissal depends on the type of offense committed. For a list of eligible violations, visit the National Safety Council website.

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If I lost my traffic or parking ticket, how can I find the information again?
Nebraska residents who have lost their speeding or traffic tickets can find the information online by visiting the Nebraska Citation Payment website. You can also contact the Nebraska court system for the county where the ticket was issued.

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If my driver’s license was confiscated at the time of my DUI/DWI arrest, how do I get it back?
Nebraska drivers license suspensions resulting from an arrest fordriving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) isinstitute for a set period of time depending on whether or not you have any previous offenses. If this is your first offense, you will have to wait six months to get your license back. For a second DUI ticket, you will receive a one-year drivers license revocation. Three or more offenses will result in a 15-year drivers license revocation. Drivers can dispute the suspension in a court hearing. If you lose the hearing, you can also apply for an ignition interlock permit which allows you restricted driving privileges to certain destinations such as work-to-home and home-to-work.

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What are the different types of driving records?
The Nebraska DMV provides one type of driving records. You can obtain a copy either online or by completing an Application for Copy of Driving Record and submitting it to a local Nebraska DMV office.

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What are the penalties of being convicted of driving under the influence?
Aside from mandatory minimum periods of drivers license suspensions, convictions of driving under the influence in Nebraska come with a number of other penalties. Depending on the number of offenses, you will have to serve between seven days and two years in jail. You will also pay anywhere between $500 and $25,000 in fines. Additionally, once the probation period is started, you will be required to install an ignition interlock device.

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What happens if I get traffic ticket fines and I have a CDL?
There are a number of disqualifying offenses for CDL license holders in Nebraska. Disqualification offenses are classified by the following:
  • Imminent Hazard Disqualification
  • Violating Out-of-Service Orders
  • Serious Disqualifying Railroad
  • Serious Disqualifying
  • Major Disqualifying

Disqualifications can range from two months to five years. DUI disqualifications will result in lifetime disqualifications. For a full list, visit the Commercial Drivers License Disqualification page on the DMV website.

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What information does a driving record contain?
Nebraska paper and online driving records contain comprehensive information on the residents entire driving history. Information includes:
  • Name (including any aliases)
  • Date of birth
  • Driver s license status
  • Physical and/or mailing address
  • Driver s physical description (sex, race, height, weight, eyes color, hair color)
  • County of residence
  • CDL medical and self-certification information (if applicable)
  • Driver s license, permit or ID Card number
  • License class
  • County of issuance
  • Date of issuance
  • Date of expiration
  • Restrictions
  • Endorsements
  • Driving offense convictions/administrative adjudications (if applicable)
  • Drivers license administrative withdrawals

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What is considered the legal alcohol limit?
What is the cost of a DUI?
The cost of DUI citations in Nebraska depends on the severity and number of offenses you have on your record. Costs are as follows:
  • First offense: up to $500
  • Second offense: up to $1,000
  • Third offense: up to $10,000
  • Fourth or more offense: up to $25,000

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What is the cost of a traffic ticket?
The cost of traffic tickets in Nebraska are listed on the ticket once you receive it. You can also find out how much is traffic tickets along with the rest of your ticket information by entering your information on the Nebraska DMV website.

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What is the cost to get a driver record?
Checking driving records in Nebraska costs $3 per record. To obtain a driving record, complete an online application or Application for Copy of Driving Record.

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What is the DUI penalty for a CDL driver?
Commercial drivers in Nebraska who are assessed DUI or DWI tickets while operating a commercial vehicle are guilty of a Major Disqualifying Offense. For a first offense, the penalty is a one year CDL disqualification. If the CDL driver is transporting hazardous materials, the disqualification will be for three years. A second offense will result in a lifetime disqualification. These penalties are in addition to other fines and penalties assessed by the court.

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What is the DUI penalty for a minor?
Minors in Nebraska given a DUI ticket will face anywhere from seven to six months in jail, $500 in fines and a drivers license suspension of six months to one year. Additionally, minors may be assessed any of the following additional charges:
  • Distributing alcohol to other minors
  • Minor in possession of alcohol
  • Soliciting alcohol
  • Child endangerment violations
  • Possession of false identification
  • Moving/Vehicle maintenance violations

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What must I do to reinstate my driver’s license as a result of a DUI/DWI?
Nebraska drivers who have received a license revocation due to a DUI or DWI citation must first satisfy the court requirements for their period of suspension. Following the suspension, you will need to complete an alcohol treatment program approved by the Nebraska DMV, as well as pay the $125 drivers license reinstatement fee. Additionally, you must pass any drivers license tests required for reinstatement.

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Where can I find more information about an ignition interlock device?
Eligibility for Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) following DUI citationsrequires the driver to be a Nebraska resident at least 18 years old or older. You must verify your eligibility for an ignition interlock permit (IIP) either online or by calling the Nebraska DMV at 402-471-3985. After verifying eligibility, complete and submit an Application for Nebraska Ignition Interlock Permit either online or by printing the form and submitting it to a local Nebraska DMV office. From there, submit a certificate of installation and meet all other requirements outlined by the court.

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Where can I find my traffic or parking ticket information online?
To find your traffic ticket information online, you can visit the Nebraska Citation Payment website. On the website, you can also pay traffic tickets online. You will need your drivers license and ticket information to process online.

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Why doesn’t a recent traffic ticket I received appear on my driving record?
Nebraska drivers who believe that there is a mistake on their drivers record should notify the Nebraska DMV. To do so, submit a request by email or by phone at 402-471-3918.

For more information: Your Nebraska Driving Record

Will I have points against my driver’s license if I get a ticket?
Yes, Nebraska employs a point system for traffic tickets. When choosing whether or not to pay traffic fines, you have the option of fighting it in court to potentially avoid the points and fine. Points assessed are based on the violation. A list of points per violation is available through the Nebraska DMV website.

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Will I have to take an alcohol awareness class to reinstate my driver’s license?
Yes, drivers convicted of a DUI or DWI in Nebraska will have to take an alcohol awareness course as part of their drivers license reinstatement process. Alcohol awareness courses must be approved by the Nebraska DMV.

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