Nebraska troopers arrest 112 impaired drivers during end-of-summer campaign

LINCOLN, Neb. ( KCAU ) — More than 100 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence during the Nebraska State Patrol’s Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

According to a release, the effort ran from August 14 through Labor Day weekend and resulted in 112 arrests by the NSP.

“This has been a busy summer across Nebraska,” Superintendent of NSP Colonel John Bolduc said. “But now that summer travel is in the rearview, it’s still important that we all do our part to keep roads safe. Always have a sober driver; watch your speed, put your phone down, and buckle up.”

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign included troopers throughout the state and was made possible by funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

Along with the 112 arrests, troopers issued 1,792 citations for speeding, including 84 drivers who were cited for traveling at more than 100 miles per hour. 127 citations were issued for driving under suspension, 50 citations for open alcohol containers, 36 citations for minors in possession of alcohol, 38 citations for no seat belts, and 24 citations for improper child restraint.

The release noted that troopers also helped 717 motorists during the campaign. Over the summer, troopers assisted more than 3,600 drivers on Nebraska roadways. Any motorist needing assistance can call the NSP Highway Helpline by dialing *55.

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