Exceeding the Speed Limit by Just 1 Mph Might Now Set You Back $50 in Nebraska | Carscoops

      A new law enhances move-over protections, increases speeding fines, and redefines extreme speeding as reckless driving

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       by Stephen Rivers

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      Nebraska’s move-over law now encompasses all stopped vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

      Speeding fines have risen for the first time in decades, reaching a maximum of $400.

      Driving at twice the posted speed is now classified as reckless under Nebraska legislation.

      

      Beginning September 3, Nebraska drivers must adhere to stricter regulations and face higher penalties. Originally a move-over law focused on emergency vehicles, it now applies to all stopped vehicles and road users. Additionally, those who exceed speed limits will encounter fines that can be as much as 400 percent higher than before.

      

      

      Let’s start with the updated move-over law. All 50 states have instituted some form of this regulation. Previously, Nebraska drivers were required to slow down and move over only for emergency vehicles such as ambulances and police cars. Now, they must also reduce speed and change lanes for any road user halted on the roadside, including agricultural machinery and cyclists.

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      “Make no mistake, failing to move over for someone experiencing car trouble or an accident on the roadside is hazardous,” stated Lt. Jeremy Thorson of the Nebraska State Patrol to KETV. This amendment follows a series of near misses and tragedies, including the death of Trooper Kyle McAcy earlier this year.

      

      

      

      

      A More Stringent Approach to Speeding

      In conjunction with the expanded move-over legislation, lawmakers have responded to the increasing issue of speeding in Nebraska. Thus far in 2025, troopers have cited 840 drivers for surpassing 100 mph (160 km/h). According to the new law, anyone driving more than double the posted speed limit could face a reckless driving charge instead of merely a speeding violation.

      

      “It has been frustrating for a long time to only be able to issue a ticket to someone driving twice the limit,” remarked Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson. “That does not correspond with the severity of the offense.”

      

      

      Changes to speeding fines

      For the first time in decades, Nebraska has increased the penalties for speeding offenses. The new breakdown is as follows:

      

      1–5 mph over: $50 (previously $10)

      6–10 mph over: $75 (previously $25)

      11–15 mph over: $125 (previously $75)

      16–20 mph over: $200 (previously $125)

      21–35 mph over: $300 (previously $200)

      36+ mph over: $400 (previously $300)

      

      The law also heightens penalties for motor vehicle homicide, now classified as a Class IV felony, and grants the Nebraska DOT the power to temporarily lower speed limits in specific situations. New signage and policies are being developed.

      “We are committed to making Nebraska’s highways as safe as possible,” stated NDOT Director Vicki Kramer. “Highway safety ultimately relies on each of us making the right choices every time we are behind the wheel.” Be aware that if you’re traveling in Nebraska, the police will be vigilant in monitoring compliance with these new regulations.

      

      

      

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