Updated March 2026
State Requirements
Nebraska requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25: $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Drivers with DUI convictions, license suspensions for violations, or caught driving uninsured must file SR-22 proof of financial responsibility with the Nebraska DMV for 3 years. Nebraska uses a point system where accumulating 12 or more points in a 2-year period triggers license suspension, but most point violations do not require SR-22 unless accompanied by a suspension or uninsured driving charge.
Cost Overview
High-risk auto insurance premiums in Nebraska average $2,400–$4,800 annually for drivers with DUI convictions, SR-22 requirements, or major violations, compared to $1,200–$1,800 for clean-record drivers. Drivers with minor point violations like speeding tickets or single at-fault accidents typically see rate increases of 20–40% for 3–5 years until the violation ages off. Premium impact varies significantly by violation type, number of points assessed, and whether SR-22 filing is required.
What Affects Your Rate
- Violation type: DUI increases premiums 80–150%, reckless driving 60–100%, speeding tickets 15–30%, at-fault accidents 20–50%
- Number of points on record: Nebraska assesses 1–6 points per violation; drivers near the 12-point suspension threshold face higher premiums
- SR-22 filing requirement: Adds $800–$2,400 annually beyond base premium increases from the underlying violation
- Time since violation: Rate impact decreases annually as violations age; most violations lose premium impact after 3–5 years
- Carrier type: Non-standard insurers charge 40–120% more than standard market but offer better availability for recent major violations
- Urban vs rural location: Omaha and Lincoln drivers pay 15–25% more than rural Nebraska due to higher accident and theft rates
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Get Your Free QuoteCoverage Types
Liability Insurance
Covers injuries and property damage you cause to others in an at-fault accident. Nebraska's 25/50/25 minimum is mandatory but often insufficient—serious accidents can easily exceed $25,000 per person in medical costs.
Full Coverage
Combines liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage to protect both your liability exposure and your own vehicle damage. Required by lenders if you finance or lease a vehicle.
SR-22 Insurance
Electronic proof of financial responsibility filed by your insurer with the Nebraska DMV. Required for DUI convictions, uninsured driving, and license suspensions related to violations.
Non-Standard Auto Insurance
Specialized coverage for drivers with DUIs, multiple violations, SR-22 requirements, or license suspensions who cannot obtain standard market insurance. Often requires higher down payments or monitoring devices.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Protects you when hit by a driver with no insurance or insufficient coverage to pay for your injuries and damage. Nebraska requires insurers to offer UM coverage but allows drivers to reject it in writing.
Collision Coverage
Pays for damage to your vehicle after an at-fault accident or collision with an object, regardless of fault. Required by lenders and recommended for vehicles worth more than $3,000–$5,000.
