DMV PROCEDURAL BULLETIN

WHAT IS THE NEBRASKA EMPLOYMENT DRIVING PERMIT?

The Employment Driving Permit is authorized by Nebraska State Statute 60-4,129, for driver’s who have forfeited their regular driving privileges under the Nebraska Point System or an Administrative License Revocation in Nebraska.

This permit can be used to drive from home to work and return, and strictly in reference to the terms of employment. It cannot be used for shopping, doctor’s appointment, probationary meetings, school (unless school is required and subsidized by employer), etc.

The issuance of such permit is based upon meeting all appropriate requirements and certification that the use of the vehicle is required as part of one’s employment and there is no reasonable alternative means of transportation.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE DRIVING PRIVILEGES HAVE BEEN REVOKED UNDER THE NEBRASKA POINT SYSTEM OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION (ALR) IN NEBRASKA ARE ELIGIBLE. The following rules apply to the Employment Driving Permit under the ALR: for the 90-day ALR - driver must be revoked for 30 days; for a subsequent ALR - driver is eligible immediately; for the ALR-Refusal (with no prior ALR’s within 12 years) - driver must be revoked for 60 days; for ALR-Refusal (with prior ALR’s) - driver NOT eligible for permit. Any other suspension or revocation actions must be reinstated in order to be eligible for an Employment Driving Permit. Driver must have tested for and been issued a driver license (in any state) prior to being revoked in Nebraska.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• An Application For Nebraska Employment Driving Permit (the application can be downloaded from the Department of Motor Vehicles website or can be mailed to the driver upon request. A separate application must be completed for each place of employment.



• The application form will include: a) General application - driver must complete first two (2) pages in full; b) Employer’s Affidavit - Employer must complete in full; c)Self-Employment Affidavit if the driver is self-employed this section must be completed in full and submitted with documentation of self-employment - Schedule C or Schedule F, Form 1120 or 1120S income tax form (required if the business has filed income tax); if taxes have not been filed - letterhead stationery, business card, etc.; d) An affidavit certifying no alternative means of transportation; and e) Certification that the applicant will attend and COMPLETE WITHIN 60 DAYS, AN 8-HOUR DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

  The application form must be submitted for evaluation and review (the Department must meet all statutory requirements in review and evaluation of the application) and the Department must be able to confirm employment by telephone.

• The revoked Nebraska Operator’s License (if not already surrendered or expired).



• Proof of Financial Responsibility may be given by one of the following: a) By filing with the Department of Motor Vehicles, a written certificate of insurance from any insurance company duly authorized to do business in the State of Nebraska, certifying that there is in effect a motor vehicle liability policy for the benefit of the person required to furnish the proof of financial responsibility. The certificate of insurance is identified by form SR-22. We are not permitted to accept your policy or a binder as being the proper identification of your proof of financial responsibility. b) A Bond of a Surety Company duly authorized to transact business within the State of Nebraska or a bond with at least two individual sureties who each own real estate within the State of Nebraska which real estate shall be scheduled in the bond approved by a Judge or a court of record. This said bond shall be conditioned for the payment of the amounts specified in sub-section 10 in Section 60-501 ($75,000.00). c) A Cash bond in the amount of $75,000.00 furnished by a certified check, bank draft, or money order.

THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WILL REVOKE THE EMPLOYMENT DRIVING PERMIT OF ANY DRIVER CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED. If the permit is revoked in this manner, the individual will not be eligible to receive an Employment Driving Permit for the remainder of the period of suspension or revocation.

WHERE DO I APPLY AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Send requirements to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employment Driving Permit Program, P.O. Box 94877, Lincoln, NE 68509, (402) 471-3985. If requirements are met, the Employment Drive Permit Authorization letter will be issued for the driver to present to the Driver License Examiner. Driver will need to pay the $47.50 fee to the County Treasurer for issuance of the permit.

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1990

Any individual whose license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle is revoked under section 60-4,183, 60-4,186 or 60-6,206 or suspended under section 43-3318 shall be eligible to operate a motor vehicle, except a commercial motor vehicle, in this state under an employment driving permit. An individual who is issued an employment driving permit may operate any motor vehicle, except a commercial motor vehicle, (a) from his or her residence to his or her place of employment and return and (b) during normal course of employment if the use of a motor vehicle is necessary in the course of such employment. All employment drive permits issued shall indicate that the permit is not valid for the operation of any commercial motor vehicle.

A commercial motor vehicle shall mean a motor vehicle used or designed to transport passengers or property (a) if the motor vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than twenty-six thousand pounds, (b) if the motor vehicle designed to transport sixteen or more passengers, including the driver, or (c) if the motor vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded pursuant to section 75-364.

Commercial motor vehicle shall not include (a) a farm truck as defined in section 60-301 other than a combination truck-tractor and semitrailers when such farm truck is operated within one hundred fifty miles of the registered owner’s farm or ranch, (b) any self-propelled mobile home or motor vehicle drawing a cabin trailer as such terms are defined in section 60-301, (c) any emergency vehicle operated by a public or volunteer fire department, or (d) any motor vehicle owned or operated by the United States Department of Defense or Nebraska National Guard when such motor vehicle is driven by uniformed, military operators performing duty in the active service of the United States or this state.

DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

The agencies listed below have been certified by the Department of Motor Vehicles to offer Driver Education and Training Courses required for:

• Reinstatement of Point Revocation
• Under Age 21 Six (6) Point Accumulation
• Employment Driving Permit (completion required within 60 days of permit authorization)
• Two (2) point credit to your driving record (within limited guidelines). To receive the two (2) point credit, the class must be completed on a voluntary basis - if the DMV is requiring the course for reinstatement or to prevent suspension for the Under Age 21 Point Accumulation, it will not be used for the point credit. This program can only be utilized once every five (5) years and the course must be completed prior to the date of violation that would assess the 12^th point on the driving record.

Classroom instruction (8 hours) is required.