Nebraska troopers raise safety concerns amid triple-digit speed citations

LINCOLN, Neb. ( KCAU ) —  Nebraska troopers are urging drivers to slow down amid a trend of rising speed citations.

According to a release, troopers issued more than 100 citations for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more, marking the fourth straight month of triple-digit citations for triple-digit speeds.

“The excessively high speeds we’re seeing on Nebraska roadways increase the risk of crashes for everyone on the road,” Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol Colonel John Bolduc said, “Our troopers continue working hard to address the issue, but the easiest solution is for all motorists to drive responsibly.”

The release noted that the monthly average of citations for speeds over 100 miles per hour has more than doubled from an average of 45 per month in 2015 to 98 per month in 2014.

“Every time you get behind the wheel, drive with others in mind,” Colonel John Bolduc said, “Slow down and keep your fellow travelers safe.”

The release cited the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which states speeding is one of the major factors in fatality crashes in the U.S. and was a contributing factor in 29 percent of traffic fatalities in 2022.

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