2012 News Releases

Date:

September 4, 2012

For More Information Contact:

Officer Katie Flood, Public Information Officer, 402.441.7226

Sergeant Brian Agnew, Southeast Team, 402.441.6004

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"You Drink & Drive. You Lose." Results

To impact impaired driving and to coincide with the nationwide "You Drink & Drive. You Lose." campaign, the Lincoln Police Department conducted specialized enforcement from August 17, 2012 through September 3, 2012. Increased enforcement for the project was funded by a grant through the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

Thirty officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement to deter impaired driving. Officers took a zero tolerance approach to drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. They were also alert for other traffic and safety violations. Saturation enforcement results:

Official Traffic Citations	149
Warning Citations	213
Including:
Driving under the influence	21
Driving under suspension	16
Minor in possession	9
Open Container	3
No seatbelt - official	8
No seatbelt - warning	20
Speeding - Official	5
Speeding - Warning	12
Warrant Arrests	3