Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took 16 impaired drivers off the road during special enforcement operations over the July 4th holiday.
The effort, which ran from July 3-5, placed an emphasis on taking drunk drivers off the road. Troopers worked to reduce the potential for serious injury or fatality crashes in several counties identified as priority counties by the Nebraska Department of Transportation - Highway Safety Office.
In addition to the 16 arrests for drunk or drugged driving, troopers also issued 432 citations for speeding, six for open container violations, six for minor in possession, 19 for driving under suspensions, 15 for no proof of insurance, 39 for no seat belt use and nine for improper child restraint. Troopers also responded to 154 calls for assistance from motorists on Nebraska roads.
This effort, which included saturation patrols and vehicle checks, was made possible thanks in part to a grant for $12,000 from NDOT-HSO.