Drink-driving limits in Nebraska (2026)

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

In short: Nebraska sets its own drink-driving rules. The general limit is 0.08% blood alcohol. Fields not shown are not yet verified.

Rule	What applies
Blood alcohol limit for ordinary driversDriving after drinking alcohol	0.08 % blood alcohol ^[1]
Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol	0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood when operating a commercial motor vehicle. ^[1]
Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol	⚠ Not yet verified
Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol	Under 21: it is unlawful to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle with a concentration of 0.02 or more of a gram of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood or per 210 litres of breath, but below the 0.08 adult limit. ^[2]
Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol	First conviction (no prior): a Class W misdemeanour and a court-ordered licence revocation of six months, with an ignition interlock permit and device required; if placed on probation, conditions include a $500 fine. With an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more the revocation is one year. ^[3]

Sources

These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States

Limit for professional or commercial drivers	0.04% alcohol concentration or more: a driver subject to commercial driver's licence rules must not report for or remain on duty performing safety-sensitive functions, and an employer who knows of it must not let the driver continue. (source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (Office of the Federal Register))

State	Blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers	Lower limit for novice or young drivers	Limit for professional or commercial drivers	Random breath tests without suspicion	Maximum penalties
Nebraska	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% (commercial vehicle)	⚠ Not yet verified	Class W misdemeanour; 6-month revocation
Colorado	0.08%	0.02% under 21	0.04% (commercial vehicle)	Yes, sobriety checkpoints	⚠ Not yet verified
Iowa	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% (commercial)	⚠ Not yet verified	Min. 48 hours jail; $1,250 fine
Kansas	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% (commercial vehicle)	⚠ Not yet verified	Min. 48 hours; $750-$1,000 fine
Missouri	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% (commercial vehicle)	⚠ Not yet verified	1st: up to 6 months; fine up to $1,000
South Dakota	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% commercial	⚠ Not yet verified	Up to 1 year; $2,000 fine
Wyoming	0.08%	0.02% (under 21)	0.04% (commercial vehicle)	⚠ Not yet verified	First: up to 6 months / $750

CannabisPossession for personal use: 1 oz or less: infraction, $300 fine (first time)
Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 25 mph residential, 20 business · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 50-65 mph depending on road type
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)

General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.