How to Fight a Distracted Driving Ticket in Nebraska
If you got a distracted driving ticket in Nebraska, you can usually pay it, contest it in court, or pursue a dismissal/mitigation option. Under NRS 60-6,179.01: first offense = $200 fine; second offense = $300 fine; third and subsequent offense = $500 fine.
How to fight a distracted driving ticket in Nebraska, step by step
Decide how to plead
Pleading not guilty preserves your right to contest the distracted driving charge in Nebraska and review the evidence against you.
Check Nebraska's dismissal & mitigation options
Potentially — if eligible (no CDL, no PI box, first offense). Contact the court clerk or NSC Nebraska at safenebraska.org to confirm eligibility.
Request the evidence in your case
Ask the court for the officer's notes and any photos, device records, or calibration logs relied on to issue your distracted driving citation — you have a right to review what the case against you is built on.
Know exactly what you're contesting
Under NRS 60-6,179.01: first offense = $200 fine; second offense = $300 fine; third and subsequent offense = $500 fine.
Show up prepared
Under NRS 60-6,179.01: first offense = $200 fine; second offense = $300 fine; third and subsequent offense = $500 fine. Arrive early, dress neatly, and bring your documents plus a short, factual statement of your side.
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What is Nebraska's distracted driving law?
NRS 60-6,179.01 prohibits drivers from using a handheld wireless communication device to read, manually type, or send a written communication while operating a motor vehicle in motion. IMPORTANT: Nebraska enforces this law as SECONDARY enforcement — an officer cannot pull you over solely for texting. A texting citation can only be issued if the driver has already been stopped or cited for another traffic violation or offense.
What are the penalties for texting while driving in Nebraska?
Under NRS 60-6,179.01: first offense = $200 fine; second offense = $300 fine; third and subsequent offense = $500 fine. Additionally, 3 demerit points are assessed for each texting conviction under the Nebraska DMV point system. These are base fines — court costs increase the total amount owed.
How many demerit points does a texting violation add in Nebraska?
3 demerit points per the Nebraska DMV point schedule for violation of NRS 60-6,179.01 (handheld device use). This is a significant point value — three texting convictions within 2 years (9 pts) brings a driver close to the 12-point suspension threshold. Source: NRS 60-4,182.
Can a texting ticket be dismissed through the Nebraska ticket dismissal program?
Potentially — if eligible (no CDL, no PI box, first offense). Contact the court clerk or NSC Nebraska at safenebraska.org to confirm eligibility. Note: texting citations are secondary enforcement — they can only be issued after another stop or citation, meaning the underlying violation may also need to be addressed.
What is Nebraska's rule on hands-free driving?
As of 2026, Nebraska prohibits texting and written message composition while driving under NRS 60-6,179.01 (secondary enforcement). Nebraska has also passed legislation expanding phone restrictions — verify the most current law at nebraskalegislature.gov. Distracted driving that causes an accident may also result in separate charges with additional consequences.
Zigpon is an educational self-help guide, not a law firm — this is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different; verify details with your court or a licensed attorney before acting.