About the Highway Safety Office
The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (HSO) is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to reduce the state’s traffic-related injury and fatality rates. These strategies may take the form of stand-alone projects, activities, and/or more comprehensive long-term programs. Both traditional and innovative strategies are encouraged and utilized to support the HSO goals.
The HSO is responsible for the administration of the Federal Highway Safety funds and for facilitating the Highway Safety Programs supported by these funds.
Any issue related to traffic safety may be considered under the role and responsibilities of the HSO. Personnel are available for providing resource information and referral to other appropriate agencies or organizations.
Based on problem identification results, the following priority traffic safety areas are being targeted. To address these problem areas; grants, training opportunities, and educational items are available.
Priority Areas
- Alcohol-Related
- Safety Belts / Occupant Protection
- Speed
- Young Drivers
Other Areas of Concern
- Motorcycles / Mopeds
- Pedestrian/Bicycle
- Distracted Driving
- Drowsy Driving
- Older Drivers
For more information on these areas, visit the Driving Safely page.
Contact Information
NDOT Highway Safety Office
Phone: 402.471.2515
Email: dot.nebraska.gov/contact-us/
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 94612
Lincoln, NE 68509
Calendar of Events
- March 2023
- 3/6-3/12 - Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
- 3/17 - St. Patrick's Day (Impaired Driving
- April 2023
- National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- 4/3 – 4/10 U Drive U Text U Pay
- 4/20 – Drug Impaired Driving Campaign
- May 2023
- National Youth Traffic Safety Month
- National Bicycle Safety Month
- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
- 5/1 National Heatstroke Prevention Day
- 5/15 – 6/4 Click it or Ticket Occupant Protection Campaign