Appendix A: The Nebraska "Point System"

License Status

SymbolDescription
VValid
CDeceased
KRevoked
RCancelled
NSuspended
SConfiscated
UExpired
XSurrendered
2Reinstate/Revoked

 

Speeding

Points are assessed for speeding on the basis of miles per hour (MPH) over the posted speed limit and the type of road

Business & Residential District
ViolationPoints Assessed
1 thru 5 MPH1 Point
Over 5 thru 10 MPH2 Points
Over 10 MPH thru 35 MPH3 Points
Over 35 MPH4 Points
County Roads / State Highways
ViolationPoints Assessed
1 thru 5 MPH1 Point
Over 10 thru 15 MPH2 Points
Over 15 MPH thru 35 MPH3 Points
Over 35 MPH4 Points
Interstate Highway
ViolationPoints Assessed
1 thru 10 MPH1 Point
Over 10 thru 15 MPH2 Points
Over 15 MPH thru 35 MPH3 Points
Over 35 MPH4 Points

 

Other

ViolationPoints Assessed
*Motor Vehicle Homicide12 Points
*Driving Under the Influence – 3rd Offense or Subsequent Offense**12 Points
* Failure to render aid in accident you are involved in6 Points
* Driving Under the Influence – 1st and 2nd Offense6 Points
* Willful reckless driving (deliberate & intentional)6 Points
* Leave the scene of an accident6 Points
* Reckless driving (rash, heedless, dangerous)5 Points
Careless driving (inattentive, forgetful, inconsiderate)4 Points
Failure to yield to a pedestrian with bodily injury to the pedestrian4 Points
Using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle3 Points
Negligent driving (indifferent, offhand, neglectful)3 Points
Violate school bus crossing (arm out and flashing red signal lights)3 Points
Failure to yield to a pedestrian with no bodily injury to pedestrian2 Points
Failure to submit to an alcohol content test1 Point
Operating a vehicle with an expired license or if no license has ever been issued1 Point
All other traffic violations (excluding parking, muffler, no valid operator’s license on person, or for violations involving occupant protection system, motorcycle or a moped protective helmet)1 Point

*Major Traffic Offense
**Third Offense drunken driving in violation of any city or village ordinance or of section 60-6,6196, as disclosed by the records of the director, regardless of whether the trial court found the same to be a third offense.
***The University considers DUI plea-bargained to a lesser charge or refusing to submit to an alcohol test the same as a DUI conviction.