1,357 sections in this chapter.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,117 Parental duties; child less than sixteen.
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The parent or guardian of any child who is less than sixteen years old shall not knowingly permit any such child to violate any provision of the Nebraska Rules of the Road.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,118 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; adoption by Department of Transportation.
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Consistent with the provisions of the Nebraska Rules of the Road, the Department of Transportation may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations adopting and implementing a manual providing a uniform system of traffic control devices on all highways within this state which, toge…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,119 Obedience to traffic control devices; exceptions.
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(1) The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the Nebraska Rules of the Road, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergen…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,120 Placing and maintaining traffic control devices; jurisdiction.
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(1) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain, or provide for such placing and maintaining, such traffic control devices, conforming to the manual, upon all state highways as it deems necessary to indicate and to carry out the Nebraska Rules of the Road or to regu…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,121 Placing and maintaining traffic control devices; local authorities.
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Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions shall place and maintain such traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdictions as they deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of the Nebraska Rules of the Road or to regulate, warn, or guide tr…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,122 Traffic control devices; when illegal to sell or lease.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, lease, or offer for sale or lease any traffic control devices which are not in compliance with the manual.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,123 Traffic control signals; meaning; turns on red signal, when; signal not in service; effect.
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Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting different colored lights or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red, and yellow shall be used, except for special pedestrian signals carrying a word legen…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,124 Pedestrian-control signals.
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Whenever pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words WALK or DONT WALK or exhibiting the symbol of a walking person or an upraised hand are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) Pedestrians facing a steady WALK indication or a symbol of a walking person may pr…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,125 Flashing signals; exception.
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Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: (1) When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly mar…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,126 Lane direction control signals; signs.
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When lane direction control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a specified or appropriate green indication is shown but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a specified or appropriat…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,126.01 Road name signs; authorized.
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Local authorities may place and maintain road name signs on the same sign posts as signs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation when highway visibility would not be impaired. Local authorities may also place and maintain road name signs in the right-of-way of …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,127 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings; public nuisance; removal.
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(1) No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, light, marking, or device which purports to be, is an imitation of, or resembles a lawful traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, which uses the words stop or …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,128 Advertising devices adjacent to highway; when prohibited; public nuisance; removal.
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No advertising devices shall be erected or operated upon any private property adjacent to or near any highway which: (1) Have a light, the beam of which is concentrated on the highway or adversely affects the vision of operators of vehicles upon the roadway by the use of flashing…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,129 Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals; prohibited; liability in civil action.
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(1) No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any traffic control device, any railroad sign or signal, or any part of such a device, sign, or signal. (2) Any person who moves, alters, damages, or destroys warning…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,130 Signs, markers, devices, or notices; prohibited acts; penalty.
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(1) Any person who willfully or maliciously shoots upon the public highway and injures, defaces, damages, or destroys any signs, monuments, road markers, traffic control devices, traffic surveillance devices, or other public notices lawfully placed upon such highways shall be gui…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,131 Driving on right half of roadway required; exceptions.
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(1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows: (a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement; (b) When an obstruction exists maki…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,132 Vehicles proceeding in opposite direction; passing.
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Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall each keep to the right side of the roadway, passing left to left, and upon roadways having width for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other, as nearly as possible, at least …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,133 Overtaking and passing rules; vehicles proceeding in same direction.
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Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction: (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall first give a visib…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,134 Overtaking and passing upon the right; when permitted.
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(1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (a) When the vehicle to be overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (b) Upon a two-way street or highway with an unobstructed roadway, not occupied by p…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,134.01 School crossing zone; overtaking and passing prohibited; penalty.
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It is unlawful for a person operating a motor vehicle to overtake and pass another vehicle in a school crossing zone in which the roadway has only one lane of traffic in each direction. Any person convicted of overtaking and passing another vehicle in a school crossing zone is gu…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,135 Limitations on overtaking and passing on the left; precautions required; return to right side of highway.
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(1) No vehicle shall overtake another vehicle proceeding in the same direction on an undivided two-way roadway when such overtaking requires the overtaking vehicle to be driven on the left side of the center of the roadway unless the left side is clearly visible for a distance su…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,136 Limitations on overtaking, passing, or driving to the left of the center of roadway; when prohibited.
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(1) No driver shall overtake and pass another vehicle or drive to the left of the center of the roadway whenever: (a) He or she approaches the crest of a grade or is upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in th…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,137 No-passing zones; exception.
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(1) The Department of Transportation and local authorities may determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the center of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may by appropriate signs …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,138 One-way roadways and roundabouts; jurisdiction; exception for emergency vehicles.
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(1) The Department of Transportation and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all times or at such ti…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,139 Driving on roadways laned for traffic; rules; traffic control devices.
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Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent with this section, shall apply: (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable within a single lane and shall not be moved fr…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,140 Following vehicles; restrictions.
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(1) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, and such driver shall have due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the roadway. (2) The driver of any motor vehicle drawing …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,141 Driving on divided highways; driving on median prohibited; exceptions.
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(1) Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by a median, a driver shall drive only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by traffic control devices or competent authority. (2) No driver shall drive any vehicle over…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,142 Driving on highway shoulders prohibited; exceptions.
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No person shall drive on the shoulders of highways, except that: (1) Vehicles may be driven on the shoulders of highways (a) by federal mail carriers while delivering the United States mail or (b) to safely remove a vehicle from a roadway; (2) Implements of husbandry may be drive…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,143 Controlled-access highway; entrances; exits.
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No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by competent authority.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,144 Restrictions on use of controlled-access highway.
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Use of a freeway and entry thereon by the following shall be prohibited at all times except by permit from the Department of Transportation or from the local authority in the case of freeways not under the jurisdiction of the department: (1) Pedestrians except in areas specifical…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,145 Official signs on controlled-access highway.
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The Department of Transportation and local authorities shall erect and maintain at appropriate locations official signs on freeways under their respective jurisdictions apprising motorists of the restrictions placed upon the use of such highways by the Nebraska Rules of the Road.…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,146 Vehicles approaching or entering intersection at same time; right-of-way; entering a highway or roadway.
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(1) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,147 Vehicle turning left; yield right-of-way.
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The driver of a vehicle who intends to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,148 Preferential right-of-way; stop and yield signs.
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(1) Competent authority may provide for preferential right-of-way at an intersection and indicate such by stop signs or yield signs erected by such authorities. (2) Except when directed to proceed by a peace officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,149 Vehicle entering roadway from private road or driveway; yield right-of-way.
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The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, private road, or building shall stop such vehicle immediately before driving onto a sidewalk and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk. Before entering the highway, the driver shall yie…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,150 Moving a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle; yield right-of-way.
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No person shall move a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked without yielding the right-of-way to all other vehicles and pedestrians affected by such movement and in no event until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,151 Operation of vehicles upon the approach of emergency vehicles.
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(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle which makes use of proper audible or visual signals: (a) The driver of any other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-han…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,152 Pedestrian obedience to traffic control devices and regulations.
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(1) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device specifically applicable to pedestrians unless otherwise directed by a peace officer. (2) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in the Nebraska Rules of the Road…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,152.01 Person operating wheelchair; rights and duties applicable to pedestrian.
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Any disabled person operating a manual or motorized wheelchair on a sidewalk or across a roadway or shoulder in a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,153 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk; traffic control devices.
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(1) Except at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided, when traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk who i…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,154 Crossing at other than crosswalks; yield right-of-way.
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(1) Every pedestrian who crosses a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk, or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (2) Any pedestrian who crosses a roadway at a point where a pedestrian …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,155 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk.
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Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,156 Pedestrians on highways and roadways; sidewalks and shoulders.
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(1) Where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway or shoulder. (2) Where a sidewalk is not available and a shoulder is available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall wa…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,157 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business; prohibited acts; ordinance authorizing solicitation of contributions.
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, no person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, employment, contributions, or business from the occupant of any vehicle. (2) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a highway for the …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,158 Driving through safety zone; prohibited.
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The driver of a vehicle shall not at any time drive through or within a safety zone.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,159 Required position and method of turning; right-hand and left-hand turns; traffic control devices.
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(1) Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. (2) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawful…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,160 Turning to proceed in opposite direction; limitation.
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No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet, or at any place…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,161 Turning or moving right or left upon a roadway; required signals; signals prohibited.
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(1) No person shall turn a vehicle or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in sections 60-6,162 and 60-6,163. (2) A signal of intention to turn or move r…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,162 Signals given by hand and arm or signal lights; signal lights required; exceptions.
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(1) Any stop signal or turnsignal required by the Nebraska Rules of the Road shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lights except as otherwise provided in this section. (2) With respect to any motor vehicle having four or more wheels manufactured or assem…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,163 Hand and arm signals; how given.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all hand and arm signals required by the Nebraska Rules of the Road shall be given from the left side of the vehicle with the left arm in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows: (a) Left turn—hand …