Nebraska DUI Laws

In the state of Nebraska, there were 266 fatal car accidents in 2007 – 86 were  alcohol-related. While one alcohol-related car crash is still one too many,  Nebraska’s DUI fatality rate is much lower than most states. Nebraska’s strict DUI laws help Nebraska roads safe by making drivers think twice about drinking and driving. For starters, Nebraska has an implied consent law. This means, once you sign your driver’s license, register a vehicle, and drive on a Nebraska road, you are consenting to a chemical test upon request by a law enforcement official. Next, a first DUI offense in the state is treated just as harshly as a second. You will spend mandatory time in jail on a first offense and your license will be suspended on the spot.

What is the blood alcohol content level (BAC) limit in the state of Nebraska?

In the state of Nebraska, it is a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Sentence enhancements exist for cases involving a BAC of 0.15% or higher.

In the state of Nebraska what is the administrative license suspension period for a first offense?

In the state of Nebraska, if you get arrested for DUI, the administrative license suspension time for a first offense is 3 months. Under administrative license suspension, the drivers’ license will be taken before conviction when he either fails or refuses to be tested for alcohol or drugs. During the 3-month suspension period, the driver may obtain a limited license for 30 days.

In the state of Nebraska, what are the penalties for a first DUI offense? Second offense?

A first DUI offense in the state of Nebraska is a Class W misdemeanor. A Class W misdemeanor caries a mandatory 7-day jail term, a $400-$500 fine, and a mandatory 6-month license suspension. A second offense will cost $500 and a mandatory jail sentence of 30 days. In addition, you will lose your license for no less than 12 months. A judge can also order alcohol treatment and you may forfeit your vehicle. Third and fourth offenses include mandatory jail time ranging from 90 days up to 5 years, fines from $600-$10,000, interlock, alcohol treatment, vehicle immobilization, and license suspension for 2-15 years.