In Nebraska, one collision occurs every 15 minutes.
In Nebraska, 248 people died and 17,198 were injured in traffic crashes in 2019. Of the 248 traffic fatalities, 197 (79%) were occupants of passenger vehicles.
- Of the 197 traffic occupant fatalities, 27 (14%) were rollovers.
- Of the 124 (63%) not wearing seat belts, 31 (25%) were thrown from the vehicle. Nebraska law bans all cell phone use for drivers 18 years of age and younger.
Text messaging is outlawed for all drivers on Nebraska’s roads and highways. Fines are $200-
$500 plus 3 points against driver’s license.
Drivers under the age of 18 with a learner’s permits or other intermediate licenses are prohibited from using cell phones.
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More details at: https://dot.nebraska.gov/buckle-up-phone-down