Driver License Classificiations
- 1/15The minimum age to get a full Class O license in Nebraska is
In Nebraska, a driver can receive a full, unrestricted Class O license at age 17, provided they have held a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) for at least 12 months without traffic violations.
The minimum age to obtain a Class O regular operator’s license in Nebraska is
Drivers must have held a POP for at least 12 months without major violations and completed the GDL program to qualify for a full license.
A Learner’s Permit (LPD) in Nebraska must be held for at least
Nebraska requires teens to hold an LPD for 6 months, complete 50 supervised driving hours (10 at night), and maintain a clean record.
The age range to apply for a School Permit (SCP) is
School Permits allow limited driving to and from school for eligible students in rural areas.
The minimum supervised driving hours required before road testing is
Applicants must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours of night driving.
The minimum age for Nebraska teens to apply for a Provisional Operator Permit (POP)
Nebraska teens can apply for a POP at 16 if they meet all safety and training conditions.
POP holders may not drive between these hours without supervision
POP drivers are restricted from late-night driving unless going to work or accompanied by a licensed adult.
The duration a POP remains valid is
A POP remains valid until the driver turns 18 or qualifies early for a Class O license.
A driver may skip the road test if they held a POP for
Drivers who maintain a clean POP for 12 months can upgrade without retaking the drive test.
False information on a license application can result in
Providing false info is a criminal offense and may lead to license denial, fines, or legal action.
Most standard driver licenses in Nebraska are valid for
Most standard licenses are valid for 5 years before requiring renewal.
Vision requirement to obtain a license without restrictions is
Applicants must meet 20/40 vision in one eye, with or without correction, to drive unrestricted.
If a license expires for over 1 year, the driver must
Long-expired licenses require retesting as part of the reinstatement process.
Address changes must be reported to the DMV within
Nebraska law requires drivers to update their address with the DMV within 60 days of moving.
In Nebraska, driving privileges can be revoked for non-driving legal issues such as
Nebraska law allows license suspension for non-driving violations, such as unpaid child support, failure to appear in court, or not complying with certain legal obligations even if your driving record is clean.