Nebraska Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
In Nebraska, you must have motorcycle insurance. The law also sets a minimum required amount of:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $25,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $50,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $25,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Nebraska, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Nebraska websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Helmets are required in the state of Nebraska, must be in all riders possession and worn by riders and passengers. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Nebraska motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Nebraska. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- Omaha - Dillon Brothers Harley-davidson/buell
- Lincoln - Southeast Community College (east)
- Bellevue - Sarpy County Safety Program
- Kearney - Cope Driving Range And Research Center
- Offutt Afb - Offutt Afb Brc/erc/msrc Training by Nsc
- Columbus - Central Community College
- Hastings - College Campus - Hastings
- Scottsbluff - Western Nebraska M/c Training
Accidents and Safety in Nebraska
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 43,407 motorcycles registered in Nebraska with only 19 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| NE | 43.407 | 19 | 84% | 16% | 39% |
| SD | 58.296 | 14 | 29% | 71% | 21% |
| IA | 181.735 | 48 | 15% | 85% | 22% |
| MO | 99.025 | 102 | 77% | 23% | 36% |
| KS | 84.259 | 43 | 26% | 74% | 49% |
| CO | 118.391 | 88 | 33% | 67% | 32% |
| WY | 30.502 | 17 | 41% | 59% | 23% |
Sweet Rides in Nebraska
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
Biking Clubs
- Chrome Divas of Lincoln, NE
Useful Resources
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