Lincoln Police announces increase in speeding fines for first time since 1996

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department on Friday announced the increase in speeding fines for the first time since 1996.

According to LPD, Lincoln Municipal Code has been updated to reflect a new state law increasing the fines associated with speeding violations.

The increased fines — along with additional court costs — are as follows:

• $50 for 1-5 mph over (up from $10)
• $75 for 6-10 mph over (up from $25)
• $125 for 11-15 mph over (up from $75)
• $200 for 16-20 mph over (up from $125)
• $300 for 21-35 mph over (up from $200)
• $400 for 36+ mph over (up from $300)

For 1-20 mph over, the fines will be doubled if the violation occurs in a school zone or a maintenance/repair/construction zone.

“To better align with today’s economy, speeding fines have been adjusted for the first time since 1996,” LPD said in a statement. “According to our Traffic Sergeant, since 2020, we’ve seen a trend of increasingly dangerous speeds.”

Lincoln Police also said it hopes the rise in prices will act as a deterrent for drivers who choose to speed.

The police department doesn’t keep any of the money for speeding fines. Instead, it goes to the school district, according to LPD.

You can read more about Lincoln Municipal Code here.