The point system and license revocation

Key points

1. 12 points in a two year period brings automatic revocation of your license for six months.

   Source: Handbook p. 18

   “Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation of the operator's license for six months.”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 18

2. After a point revocation, you must complete a driver education and training course of at least 4 hours.

   Source: Handbook p. 18

   “must successfully complete a driver's education and training course consisting of at least four (4) hours of instruction”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 18

3. Motor vehicle homicide and third offense drunk driving are twelve points each.

   Source: Handbook p. 18

   “Conviction of Motor Vehicle Homicide.......................................12 points Third offense drunk driving .........................................................12 points”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 18

4. Leaving the scene of a crash and willful reckless driving are six points each.

   Source: Handbook p. 19

   “Willful reckless driving (deliberate and intentional) .....................6 points Leave the scene of a crash..............................................................6 points”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 19

5. Using a handheld device to read, type or send written messages while driving is three points.

   Source: Handbook p. 19

   “Using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle..............................................................................3 points”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 19

6. Passing a school bus with its arm out and red lights flashing is three points.

   Source: Handbook p. 19

   “Violate school bus crossing (arm out and flashing red signal lights)...............................................................................3 points”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 19

7. Points stop counting 2 years after the date of the violation.

   Source: Handbook p. 19

   “however, the points no longer count two years after the date of violation.”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 19

8. An approved driver improvement course can earn a 2 point credit before you reach 12 points.

   Source: Handbook p. 19

   “A credit of 2 points may be granted to a driver successfully completing a DMV approved driver improvement course prior to twelve points being accumulated.”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 19

9. Leaving the scene of a crash can cost your license for up to 1 year.

   Source: Handbook p. 22

   “Persons who leave the scene of a motor vehicle crash may have their driver license revoked for up to one year upon conviction.”
   Nebraska Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 22

Numbers to know

3 questions from the Nebraska practice test

1. 1. How many points accumulated within two years cause automatic revocation of a Nebraska operator's license?

   1. 6 points
   2. 8 points
   3. 10 points
   4. 12 points
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   12 points. Nebraska provides for automatic revocation when a driver accumulates 12 points in a two-year period. The listed revocation lasts six months. Six points belongs to a separate rule affecting some drivers under 21, while eight and ten points are not the threshold stated here. Keep the number and time span together when studying: twelve points within two years triggers this action. A point total without the two-year period is incomplete, because the manual defines the consequence by both the amount accumulated and the time in which it occurs.

2. 2. How many points does Nebraska assign for using a handheld wireless device to read, type, or send written communication while driving?

   1. 1 point
   2. 2 points
   3. 3 points
   4. 6 points
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   3 points. Nebraska assigns three points for using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type, or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle. One point is assigned to several other violations, two points apply to failing to yield to a pedestrian when no bodily injury occurs, and six points are associated with more serious offenses such as DUI or failing to report a crash. The wording is important: this point entry concerns written communication and a handheld device while the vehicle is being operated. It is not a six point category merely because distraction can be dangerous.

3. 3. What must a Nebraska driver under 21 do after accumulating six or more points within one year?

   1. Complete a commercial driving course within one year
   2. Surrender the license permanently
   3. Repeat the written test within 30 days
   4. Take a driver improvement course within three months
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   Take a driver improvement course within three months. A Nebraska driver under 21 who accumulates six or more points within one year must take a driver improvement course within three months. The manual does not call for permanent surrender, an immediate written-test retake, or a commercial course. The two time periods matter: six points are counted across one year, then the required course must be completed within three months. Young drivers should monitor the point record early rather than waiting for a notice after the threshold has already been reached.

Source: the Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1: Nebraska License to Drive. This lesson is a plain English summary, not the law itself; where it differs, the manual and the statute govern. Last checked 2026-09-27.