LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska drivers will face higher penalties for speeding beginning Sept. 3, under a new law aimed at curbing a surge in extreme speeding across the state.
The measure, LB530, raises fines for speeding violations and authorizes the Nebraska Department of Transportation to impose temporary, variable speed limits on interstates such as I-80 during poor weather, emergencies or traffic congestion.
Under the new law, fines will increase as follows: — 1–5 mph over the limit: $50 (up from $10) — 6–9 mph over: $75 (up from $25) — 10–14 mph over: $125 (up from $75) — 15–19 mph over: $200 (up from $125) — 20–34 mph over: $300 (up from $200) — 35 mph or more over: $400 (up from $300)
The law also classifies driving at more than twice the posted speed limit as reckless driving, which carries additional penalties.