The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up their participation in a ‘Speeding Prevention’ mobilization sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. The mobilization is geared towards reducing speed related fatalities. Deputies increased the number of deputies working in marked patrol cruisers from July 14 through July 24 and focused their efforts on speed related traffic violations.
Over the 10 day effort, deputies contacted 195 vehicles, issued 112 official traffic citations, issued 133 warning/defect cards, arrested 10 people on outstanding warrants and made 2 criminal arrests.
Official citations included 61 speeding, 2 driving while intoxicated, 1 open alcohol container violation, 1 ignition interlock violation, 10 driving during suspension, 17 registration and insurance violations, 3 stop sign violations, 1 fictitious license plate violation and 16 various traffic law violations.
The criminal violations included 2 citations being issued for possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce.
Overtime compensation for the additional deputies working during the crackdown was paid through a mini-grant funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.