Nebraska state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Not Required
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| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
None required
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) |
| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 15" above fasten point |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
No |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
60-6308 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic; prohibited acts.
Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
60-6,308 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic; prohibited acts
(2) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by a vehicle being overtaken.
(3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Nebraska (NE) Code - Chapter 60, Sections 2701 - 2709 |
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Not Required |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
No Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Not Required |
| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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