Troopers Encourage Secure Driving as Summer Journey Revs Up

Summer journey kicks into excessive gear this weekend and Nebraska State Troopers encourage secure driving all season lengthy. 

“Road trips, getaways, family vacations, and more are on the schedule this summer,” mentioned Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As summer travel kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, our troopers will be on patrol across the state to keep roadways safe from dangerous driving behavior. No matter how far your summer travel takes you, make the commitment now to drive safely. Our troopers have numerous partners on the mission to keep Nebraska roadways safe, and every driver is part of that team. Let’s work together to make this summer safe across The Good Life.” 

Memorial Day weekend begins the summer time journey season, and roadways will probably be busy throughout the state and full nation. The weekend can be a part of the annual Make It Click marketing campaign. 

During the primary week of the Make It Click effort, troopers arrested 25 drivers for driving beneath the affect. Troopers additionally issued citations for open alcohol container (22), driving beneath suspension (25), no seat belt (29), improper little one restraint (8), rushing (594), and failure to maneuver over (3). Troopers additionally carried out 260 motorist assists within the final week. 

The Make It Click marketing campaign is a nationwide effort, made doable in Nebraska via grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office. 

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