Nebraska State Troopers took 66 impaired drivers off the road during the latest Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. “This has been a busy summer on Nebraska roadways,” says Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our troopers and dispatchers have been working day and night to keep Nebraskans and our visitors safe. As the summer driving seasons ends, we encourage all motorists to also do their part to keep our roads safe.”
During the campaign, which ran from August 19 through September 5, troopers arrested 66 people for driving under the influence. In addition, troopers issued more than 1,200 citations for speeding, 91 for driving under suspension, 37 for open alcohol container and 27 for minor in possession of alcohol.
The NSP says 24 citations were also issued to people who weren’t wearing seat belts and 22 for improper child restraint. Troopers also assisted 722 motorists and investigated 74 crashes.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is made possible thanks in part to a grant for $26,550 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.