Speeding ticket in Nebraska

A speeding ticket in Nebraska costs $145–$495 on the state schedule and carries 1–4 points. Insurance typically rises about 22% after one ticket.

Fine$145–$495state schedule

Points1–4

Insurance over 3 years+$1,529+22% for about 3 years

Driver improvement course (2-point credit) or S.T.O.P. classYes

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What does the Nebraska state schedule charge for a speeding ticket?

1–5 mph over$145^[4]^[8]

6–10 mph over$170^[4]^[8]

11–15 mph over$220^[4]^[8]

16–20 mph over$295^[4]^[8]

21–35 mph over$395^[4]^[8]

36+ mph over$495^[4]^[8]

How many points is it?

Speeding, 11–15 mph over2 pts^[2]
Speeding over 5 through 10 mph, business or residential district2 pts^[2]
Speeding over 10 through 35 mph, business or residential district3 pts^[2]
Speeding over 5 through 10 mph, county road, state highway or interstate1 pt^[2]
Speeding over 15 through 35 mph, county road, state highway or interstate3 pts^[2]
Speeding over 35 mph, any road4 pts^[2]

Will a speeding ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Nebraska one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 22% on average^[1], or about $1,529 over three years on a typical $2,316 policy^[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a speeding ticket in Nebraska?

Date on noticePay or respondset by the court^[6]
Details
Pay the waiver amount or appear in court. If you miss it: The court can issue a warrant, and DMV can suspend your license.
30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction^[10]
Details
Appeal a county court judgment to district court. If you miss it: After 30 days the judgment stands.

Can you keep a speeding ticket off your Nebraska record?

Driver improvement course (2-point credit) or S.T.O.P. class. It can help. A voluntary 4-hour DMV-approved course takes 2 points off your record, or 1 if you only have 1.^[2]^[6] Who qualifies →

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How many points is a speeding ticket in Nebraska?

Speeding, 11–15 mph over: 2 points. Speeding over 5 through 10 mph, business or residential district: 2 points. Speeding over 10 through 35 mph, business or residential district: 3 points. Speeding over 5 through 10 mph, county road, state highway or interstate: 1 point. Speeding over 15 through 35 mph, county road, state highway or interstate: 3 points. Speeding over 35 mph, any road: 4 points.

Will a speeding ticket raise my insurance in Nebraska?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 22% on average in Nebraska (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

Nebraska law and DMV sources (5)

Nebraska Point System, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
Neb. Ct. R. ch. 6, art. 14, app. 3: Waiver/Fine Schedule, Nebraska Supreme Court.
Additional Information: Traffic Cases in Nebraska, Nebraska Judicial Branch.
Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-682.01 (speeding fines), Nebraska Legislature.
Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-2729 (appeal from county court), Nebraska Legislature.

Insurance sources (4)

State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).