Point Reduction in Nebraska

Determine Your “Course” of Action

The DMV will revoke your Nebraska driver's license for six months if you accumulate 12 or more points within a two-year period. If your point total is nearing the loss-of-license mark, you do have the option to have two points removed by completing a state-approved defensive driving course.

Course Stipulations

To have points removed you must volunteer to take the class on your own and have no more than 12 points on your record. If you wait until you have 12 points, you're too late; you will not be eligible for point reduction. This option is limited to once every five years, and the course must be completed prior to the date of a violation that would put your point total at or above 12.

Complete a NE Driving Safety Course

Before registering, double-check that the school is state-approved. The DMV will not recognize a completion certificate from a non-sanctioned defensive driving program. Courses are eight-hours, and classroom only.

Submit Requirements to the Court

After completing the course, check the status of your completion certificate. Most programs will directly submit it to the DMV. If not, deliver it yourself. Points will not be removed from your driving record until the DMV receives your course completion certificate.

Check Your Nebraska Driving Record

Check your driving record after completing the defensive driving course. Verify that two points were removed. Alert the DMV of any errors.

Get an Auto Insurance Discount

Insurance companies closely monitor driving records. Any traffic violation on your record could cause a jump in your auto insurance rates. You can always counter a rate increase by shopping for a new provider. Comparing rates online is the best way for finding coverage than not only meets your needs, but also that fits your budget.