Extra Lincoln Police Officers were out on the streets on St. Patrick’s Day for a special traffic enforcement operation to help reduce motor vehicle crashes, DUI’s and deter overserving in bars and restaurants.
A total of 62 alcohol compliance checks were conducted at businesses throughout the city that serve liquor. Following the compliance checks officers shifted to traffic enforcement detail. Officers made contact with 200 citizens. There were three DUI citations issued along with five liquor license violations.
Here are the results of the enforcement operation:
Speeding Official Citations: 1
Speeding Warning Citations: 2
Traffic Signal Official Citations: 1
No Valid Registration Warning Citations: 8
Miscellaneous Traffic Official Citations: 1
Miscellaneous Traffic Warning Citations: 6
Carry Concealed Weapon 1
DUI-Alcohol 3
Liquor License Violation 5
Total Citizen Contacts: 200
The Nebraska Department of Transportation- Highway Safety Office provided funding for the special enforcement detail.