Nebraska has many road and driving regulations.
Nebraska refers to its Department of Transportation as the Department of Roads. The Department of Roads regulates and maintains the state's 22,634 miles of lane, 9,959 miles of which are highway lanes. Like other states, Nebraska has many rules and regulations about who can drive, what can be driven and where it may be driven.
Vehicle Size
In the state of Nebraska, vehicles on pubic roads and highways may not be taller than 14 feet and six inches or wider than eight feet and six inches. Nebraska has also established maximum vehicle weights: loads cannot exceed 10,000 pounds on single wheels, 20,000 pounds on single axles and 34,000 pounds on tandem axles. There are some exceptions to these rules. For example, farm equipment may exceed both width and length requirements if being moved a short distance on the road during daylight hours. Public utility and construction equipment may also legally exceed Nebraska's vehicle length limitations. It is important to note that drivers of vehicles exceeding Nebraska's height limit are held responsible for any damage caused to traffic lights and other overhead obstructions.
Accident Clearing
Along with 23 other states, Nebraska has adopted laws requiring motor vehicle accident victims to move their cars to the side of the road whenever possible. Many drivers believe it is necessary to keep their car exactly where it is after an accident until the police arrive and file an accident report. Vehicles left in the roadway can cause secondary accidents. This rule applies only to minor "fender bender" accidents without injuries. Not only does this practice reduce the odds of secondary accidents, it also helps keep the drivers involved in the accident safer when exchanging information.
Mopeds and Motorcycles
Nebraska requires motorcycle drivers to have either a class M motorcycle license or a class M endorsement on their regular driver's license. Moped drivers must have a class O endorsement. Instead of taking both a written and road motorcycle driver's test to gain these endorsements, Nebraska residents may complete a state-approved Basic Rider Course. These courses include at least four hours of classroom instruction and at least 10 hours of driving time. Both drivers and passengers are required by Nebraska law to wear a helmet when riding motorcycles and mopeds.
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