Car speed limits in Nebraska (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The maximum is 25 mph in a residential district and 20 mph in a business district. It is 65 mph on state highways other than expressways and freeways, 70 mph on state expressways and freeways, and 75 mph on interstates (65 mph in parts). Through signed construction zones on state highways the limit is 35 mph in rural and 25 mph in urban areas, and signs warn that fines are doubled.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 25 mph in a residential district, 20 mph in a business district [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 65 mph on state highways other than expressways, super-two highways and freeways; 55 mph on dustless-surfaced highways outside the state system; 50 mph on gravel or non-dustless roads [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | 65 mph on four-lane divided highways outside the state system; 70 mph on state expressways and super-two highways [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 75 mph on interstates; 70 mph on other state freeways [1] |
| Roadworks zonesPassenger car on public roads | 35 mph in rural areas and 25 mph in urban areas through a signed maintenance, repair or construction zone on the state highway system, unless the Director-State Engineer raises it. Signs tell drivers that the fine for exceeding the posted limit there is doubled. [2] |
Notes
- The Department of Transportation or local authorities may reduce the limits.
- The limits may be reduced by the Department of Transportation or local authorities.
- The interstate limit is 65 mph in Douglas County and on Interstate 180 in Lancaster County and Interstate 129 in Dakota County.
Sources
- Nebraska Legislature: Nebraska Revised Statute 60-6,186 Speed; maximum limits; signs (Internet Archive snapshot of 17 January 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Nebraska Legislature: Nebraska Revised Statute 60-6,188 Construction zone; signs (Internet Archive snapshot of 11 May 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
Nebraska and neighbouring states
| State | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 25 mph residential, 20 business | 50-65 mph depending on road type | 65-70 mph | 75 mph (65 in parts) |
| Colorado | 25 mph business, 30 mph residential | 55 mph (40 mph open mountain highways) | 65 mph (four-lane expressways) | 65 mph |
| Iowa | 20 mph business, 25 mph residential | 55 mph | 65 mph (divided, multilane) | 70 mph (interstates) |
| Kansas | 30 mph (urban districts) | 65 mph; 55 mph on county roads | 75 mph (as designated) | 75 mph (as designated) |
| Missouri | 25 mph unless posted | 60 mph | 65 mph (rural) | 75 mph (60 in urban areas) |
| South Dakota | 25 mph unposted | 65 mph; 55 mph township roads | Up to 70 mph where set and posted | 80 mph |
| Wyoming | 30 mph | 70 mph state highways; 65 mph other paved | — | 75 mph; 80 mph where designated |
More rules in Nebraska
- CannabisPossession for personal use: 1 oz or less: infraction, $300 fine (first time)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (provisional operator's permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class I, II, III (bicycle)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (licensed sellers)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed ban only for under-21s, prohibited persons
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.00 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (texting/reading banned) · Hands-free use: Calls not restricted
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Under 18 only
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 (a minor is under 21) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21 (a minor is under 21)
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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