(Lincoln, Neb.)- The Nebraska State Patrol will have the equivalent of 57 extra troopers on the road over the July 4th holiday in an effort to prevent injury and fatality crashes.
The special enforcement will take place beginning Tuesday, July 3 and run through Sunday, July 8. Troopers and Communications 
Specialists will work overtime hours thanks in part to a nearly $28,000 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety.
“The July 4th holiday is a time when many of us take to the road,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s a very festive holiday and we want people to have fun, but encourage everyone to make safe responsible choices when it comes to celebrating.”
Motorists are reminded to always wear their seat belt, obey the posted speed limit and never drive impaired or distracted. The Nebraska State Patrol encourages holiday travelers to allow for plenty of time to reach their destination.
Colonel Sankey said, “The road construction season is also in high gear. We encourage everyone to pay extra attention in work zones and to remember fines double when workers are present.”
A vehicle check will also be conducted in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office. The time and location of the vehicle checks should not be released to the public. The vehicle check will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., on Highway 136, east of Auburn in Nemaha County. Media is welcome to cover vehicle checks. Information on the vehicle check is EMBARGOED until the check is completed.
For more information on specific enforcement activities over the July 4th weekend call your nearest Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area office or view a calendar of selected NSP enforcement activities at < http://www.statepatrol.
| Headquarters Troop-Lincoln (402) 471-4545 |
Troop C- Grand Island (308) 385-6000 |
| Troop A- Omaha (402) 331-3333 |
Troop D- North Platte (308) 535-8047 |
| Troop B- Norfolk (402) 370-3456 |
Troop E- Scottsbluff (308) 632-1211 |