LPD Releases Memorial Weekend Traffic Safety Project Results

Published on May 30, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department today released results from its Memorial Day weekend traffic safety project conducted 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. On-duty and additional officers patrolled “O” Street from 17th to 84th streets to reduce and respond to unsafe driving behaviors, trespassing, littering, noise violations and alcohol-related violations to increase public safety.

The project was funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Results are as follows:

Total traffic stops                                             209
Total citations 185
Total warnings 75

 

Official speed citations                                    49
Speed warning citations  2
Official traffic signal citations   5
Traffic signal warning citations   5
Stop sign warning citations  1
Official seatbelt citations  2
Seatbelt warning citations  1
Reckless driving citations  11
Official insurance citations  11
Insurance warning citations  4
Official registration citations  37
Registration warning citations  22
Official cause unnecessary noise         20
Cause unnecessary noise warning  4
Negligent driving citation  1
Official other traffic citations  39
Warning other traffic citations  36
Driving under suspension citations  3
Criminal citations (misdemeanor)  6
Criminal citations (felony)  1

 

Media Contacts

  • Sergeant Sara Genoways, Traffic Enforcement Unit, 402-441-6587

  • Erika Thomas, Public Information Office, 402-805-7469

 

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