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The only information I found was that you can not have red or green lights visible directly in front, and you can not have flashing or amber lights. Does this mean I can have red mounted on the sides with blue as long as they are constantly on and not flashing or rotating?
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Below is a statute that addresses some of the restrictions on the lights. Depending on where you drive, there are also other ordinances and laws that apply.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-6,225
If you review to the below, it has some of the more... View More 
I am living at Omaha, NE. I'm a college student. In February 2024, the County department ticketed me for 21 mph over the speed limit, passing in a no passing zone and careless driving.
In my case, the county attorney dismissed the Speeding and the Careless Driving on the face of the... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
When filling out the N-400 form, it's important to disclose all information about any citations or offenses, even if they were dismissed or reduced. For questions 15a and 15b, you should answer "yes" since you were cited and charged initially. You should then provide an explanation... View More
I was cited for willful reckless driving for speeding on my motorcycle in Nebraska. I have a 360 camera attached to my bike to record rides. The deputy said he was officially confiscating my camera so I handed it over. Did he violate my rights?
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
Law enforcement officers can sometimes confiscate items if they believe the items are evidence of a crime. In your case, the deputy may have believed that the footage on your 360 camera could be used as evidence related to the reckless driving citation. However, this does not mean that your rights... View More
Is it possible for me to receive a ticket without knowing it? I just received a notice of suspension says in the mail and it says I received a citation on 11/22/23, but this is the first that I've heard of it?! I just went back through and checked all of my mail receipts and I have never... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
You can look up online to see if your license is suspended in Nebraska:
https://www.nebraska.gov/dmv/reinstatements/client.cgi
If your license does show as suspended and you still don't know why, go to the DMV and ask.
If your license isn't truly suspended, it is... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
Having a case pending for a certain crime does not give you immunity if you continue to commit the crime until the court date. In fact, if you obtain a second ticket for driving with expired plates while the first case is pending, the prosecutor is likely to push for a stronger punishment if you... View More
I didn’t get a ticket but do have a court date. I now have insurance but was not financially able (due to a change in my finances as well as health issues) to pay to update my registration before the court date. I’m so nervous going into court without being able to update my registration. Will... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In Nebraska, driving with expired registration and no insurance are considered traffic violations. While you did not receive a ticket on the spot, the court date indicates that you may face consequences for these infractions. It's crucial to update your registration and obtain insurance before... View More
I was at a gas station in Nebraska when an officer witnessed me driving there. He tried to arrest me for driving under suspension, but I explained that my license was valid—I had mistakenly not paid the reinstatement fee, which made it a case of driving without a license instead. Despite this, I... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
It sounds like there was some confusion surrounding the status of your license at the time of the incident. While you may have shown the court proof of payment for the reinstatement fee, officers may have acted based on the belief that you were driving under suspension, which is a serious offense.... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Being searched when you're put in jail is a common procedure. In Ottumwa, Iowa, like in many other places, law enforcement has the authority to search you if you're being detained or arrested. This is primarily for safety reasons—to ensure that you're not carrying anything... View More
Got pulled over for expired tags & got a citation two days ago.They pulled over my mom in my car 2 days later for same thing but gave her a citation even though she is not the owner of the car and I had just gotten a citation 72 hours prior. They said I had 10 days to get it taken care of. Was... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
Can they give the citation? Yes. If you get your tags updated and show such to law enforcement, can you likely get one or both charges reduced or dropped, probably.
My cousin bought a car in Iowa but lives in Nebraska. Recently got pulled over and fined for not having insurance. They were was told they should’ve had it before even leaving the dealerships. It wasn’t a requirement for her to have it before leaving the dealership in Iowa, so is there no grace... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Your question is currently posted in Nebraska. In Nebraska, you have to have insurance on your vehicle in order to drive it on a public road. Thus, it is the standard for a party to contact their insurance company to make sure their insurance is active before they drive the vehicle off the lot... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2023
When you receive a ticket and are required to go to court, you have been formally charged with an offense. The ticket serves as a notice of the charges against you and a summons to appear in court to address those charges.
Going to court is part of the legal process where you will have the... View More
i got a ticket for failure to yield, I paid it, then in the mail I received a notice from buffalo county nebraska attorney saying they changed the charge to careless driving and I had to pay a bigger fine
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
In Nebraska, it's generally not common for a county attorney to unilaterally change a traffic violation charge after you've already paid the initial ticket. Once you've paid a ticket for a specific offense, it's often considered resolved. However, laws and procedures can vary,... View More
My boyfriend got a speeding ticket of $75 dollars. He wished to not dispute it because we live in the next town over. He paid it online (have receipt) and recently received a notice of needing to pay $50 in random other “fees”. One even adds on to the said ticket. Called the county office and... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Generally you can be required to pay some type of processing fee or court cost fee. This can include towards a court filing fee or as simple as the transaction costs if a credit card is used. You would need to speak with an attorney about the specifics of your case to see if this general rule... View More
I wanted to contest it and see if judge would throw it out at the hearing. I had a green light with all other lights solid green. The other lady is contesting saying she had a green light as well. Insurance had hired an investigator but the other lady won’t allow insurance or investigator to look... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2022
You will need to talk with your attorney about your best options. Not all intersections have cameras. Sometimes car accidents are he-said/she-said. There are ways for the Court to order an inspection of evidence as part of the discovery process. You would need to talk with your attorney about... View More
I was also cited for wheel tax and no proof of financial responsibility of the vehicle, which I think has something to do with my insurance even though it's current? I plan on updating my registration this month and my court date is in June. This is the first time this has happened to me, so I... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
You will want to provide proof to your attorney ahead of the court date that you got things updated/resolved prior to the Court date. Depending on what your record is and specific facts of your case, you may just be looking at a fine or you may still be looking at jail time. Generally these type... View More
He got a ticket and court date. What happens to me?
answered on Jan 6, 2022
Were you issued a citation? If you were issued a citation at the time of the encounter nor soon after, then likely nothing will be issued to you at a later time. Either way, you should get your headlight fixed before you drive it again. Depending on what citations were issued, you may need to... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2021
One consequence of driving alone with a learner's permit is to have the permit revoked and becoming ineligible for a further permit until the driver is 16 years old.
If I got pulled over for expired registration & when I went to the courthouse to show proof of registration, they said that the cop never filed the ticket & that I didn’t have to do anything, not even show proof of registration. I didn’t have to go to my court date, will that still show... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Generally dismissed charges aren't going to show on any criminal history or background report. Exceptions to this may be very high level security clearances. Even then, they aren't generally looking for things like renewing your registration a little bit late.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Possibly? Yes, but you generally wouldn't expect jail time with this charge. It depends on the facts of the case. You should seek assistance from local criminal defense counsel.
answered on Oct 27, 2020
Yes, but you may have grounds to have the charge dismissed. Retain a criminal defense attorney.
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