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County Attorney - Traffic Division

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1. How do I get in contact with the Traffic Prosecutor who has charged my case?

We know that your traffic case is important.  Unfortunately, due to the high volume of traffic cases received by our office, Traffic Prosecutors are not able to speak directly with those charged with a traffic offense until after their initial appearance in Court.

If you have documentation that you would like the Traffic Prosecutor to consider (proof of insurance, registration, etc.), you may provide that information in either of the following ways:

• By mail or in person:
  Lancaster County Attorney’s Office
  Attention: Traffic Division
  605 S 10th Street
  Lincoln, NE 68508
  Please include your case number (example: CR13-0001 or TR13-0001) and/or your citation number (example: LB340000, SF180000, UA10000, etc.)
  
  
• By fax:
  Fax: 402-441-7336
  Attention: Traffic Division
  Please include your case number (example: CR13-0001 or TR13-0001) and/or your citation number (example: LB340000, SF180000, UA10000, etc.)

2. I received a ticket for No Registration, what can I do?

If you have received a ticket for No Registration but can now produce proof that the motor vehicle was either registered at the time of the traffic stop or has since been registered in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, you can provide that proof to our office for consideration.

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Lancaster County Attorney’s Office
Attention: Traffic Division
575 S 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

3. I received a ticket for No Proof of Insurance, what can I do?

If you have received a ticket for No Proof of Insurance but:

• Can now produce proof of valid insurance in effect at the time of the traffic stop on that particular vehicle
• Can produce proof that you were not actually the owner of the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop, you can provide that proof to our office for consideration

Statute

Nebraska Revised Statute Section 60-3,167(2) (Cum Supp. 2012) states that an owner who is unable to produce a current and effective automobile liability policy, evidence of insurance, or proof of financial responsibility upon the request of a law enforcement officer shall be allowed ten days after the date of the request to produce proof to the appropriate prosecutor or county attorney that a current and effective automobile liability policy or proof of financial responsibility was in existence for the motor vehicle or trailer at the time of such request. Upon presentation of such proof, the citation shall be dismissed by the prosecutor or county attorney without cost to the owner and no prosecution for the offense cited shall occur.

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Lancaster County Attorney’s Office
Attention: Traffic Division
605 S 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

4. I received a ticket for speeding, how do I contest the ticket?

If you have received a ticket for speeding and would like to contest the charge you must contact the Lancaster County Court to schedule a trial. Traffic prosecutors are not available to discuss Speeding tickets outside of Court.

5. What is the S.T.O.P. Program and how do I find out whether I’m eligible?

STOP (Safety Training Option Program) is a program where persons cited with certain minor traffic violations may have their violation dismissed upon paying the course fee and completion of a 4 hour Defensive Driving Course in office or online.

6. What is the 24/7 program?

The 24/7 program is a pretrial release program that offers a person who has been arrested for a DUI the chance for a lower bond. In exchange for the reduced bond, the person signs an agreement to abide by the rules of the 24/7 program, which includes twice daily testing for alcohol.

7. What offenses are not eligible?

The following offenses are not eligible for the S.T.O.P. Program:

• CDL Operator's License holder
• Driving while suspended
• Flee to avoid arrest
• Injury accidents
• Multiple offenses (certain multiple offenses are eligible, call for more information)
• No insurance
• No valid driver's license (eligible if renewed)
• No valid registration (eligible if renewed)
• Refuse breath or blood test
• Speed contest
• Speeding more than 19 miles per hour over the speed limit
• Willful reckless or reckless driving
• Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Leaving the scene of an accident

8. How do I enroll in the S.T.O.P. Program?

You may register in person at:
Lancaster County Community Corrections
605 S 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-3600

9. When should I enroll in the S.T.O.P. Program?

Enroll in the S.T.O.P. Program if:

• You register and pay within ten working days after receipt of the ticket: Avoids payment of court costs.
• You register and pay after ten working days, you will need to pay court costs to Lancaster County after you register.

10. Can I register and take the S.T.O.P Class online?

Yes. You can register for your course online and complete your course online.

11. How do I register and take the S.T.O.P Class online?

If you are interested in registering and completing a course online, register from the Corrections Department STOP page.

12. What do I need to bring with me to register for the S.T.O.P. Program?

You will need to bring the following:

• $100 (non-refundable) Cash, Money Order, or Credit/Debit Cards - Credit/ Debit cards-processing fees are applicable
• Citation (issued in Lancaster County)
• Social Security Number
• Valid Driver's License

13. What are the Enrollment Hours for the S.T.O.P. Program?

Enrollment Hours for the ST.O.P. Program are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday through Friday (Nebraska Safety Council or Diversion Services). If you live outside of Lancaster County, call 402-483-2511 (Traffic Department) or 402-441-3600 (Diversion Services).

14. I received a ticket for No Motorcycle Helmet, what can I do?

If you have received your first ticket for No Motorcycle Helmet (either because you had no helmet or did not have a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved helmet) but have now obtained a DOT approved helmet, our office will take that into consideration.  Please show your DOT approved helmet to a law enforcement officer, have them sign one of their business cards acknowledging the helmet is DOT approved, and provide that to our office.

Contact Us

Lancaster County Attorney’s Office
Attention: Traffic Division
575 S 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

15. I received a ticket for a Window Tint Violation, what can I do?

If you have received your first ticket for Window Tint Violation but have now corrected the violation, our office will take that into consideration. You can provide proof of compliance with window tint laws to our office in the form of photographs.

Contact Us

Lancaster County Attorney’s Office
Attention: Traffic Division
575 S 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

16. I received a traffic ticket, can I pay it online?

You can visit Nebraska E-Payments to determine if you are eligible to pay any fine online.

17. How many points will be taken off of my license upon conviction of a traffic offense?

Information on the Nebraska “Point System” can be obtained at the Department of Motor Vehicle’s website, Nebraska DMV.

18. I received a ticket for Driving Under Suspension and my vehicle was impounded, what can I do?

The County Attorney’s Office cannot authorize the release of vehicles which have been impounded due to a driver driving under suspension. You must contact the law enforcement agency which issued the ticket and impounded the vehicle.

19. Can I access accident reports via the internet?

You may use the following websites to access accident reports by the Lancaster County Sheriff and the Lincoln Police Department:

• Lancaster County Sheriff accident reports
• Lincoln Police Department accident reports