(A) Any person who operates a vehicle in violation of any maximum speed limit established for any highway or freeway is guilty of a traffic infraction and, upon conviction, shall be fined:
(1) Ten dollars for traveling one to five mph over the authorized speed limit;
(2) Twenty-five dollars for traveling over five mph, but not over ten mph, over the authorized speed limit;
(3) Seventy-five dollars for traveling over ten mph, but not over 15 mph, over the authorized speed limit;
(4) One hundred twenty-five dollars for traveling over 15 mph, but not over 20 mph, over the authorized speed limit;
(5) Two hundred dollars for traveling over 20 mph, but not over 35 mph, over the authorized speed limit; and
(6) Three hundred dollars for traveling over 35 mph over the authorized speed limit.
(B) (1) The fines prescribed in division (A) above shall be doubled if the violation occurs within a maintenance, repair or construction zone established pursuant to Neb. RS 60-6,188.
(2) (a) For the purpose of this division (B), the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR CONSTRUCTION ZONE.
a. The portion of a highway identified by posted or moving signs as being under maintenance, repair or construction; or
b. The portion of a highway identified by maintenance, repair or construction zone speed limit signs displayed pursuant to Neb. RS 60-6,188; and
c. Within such portion of a highway where road construction workers are present.
(b) The maintenance, repair or construction zone starts at the location of the first sign identifying the maintenance, repair or construction zone and continues until a posted or moving sign indicates that the maintenance, repair or construction zone has ended.
(C) The fines prescribed in division (A) above shall be doubled if the violation occurs within a school crossing zone.
(Neb. RS 60-682.01)