Activity was light during two weekends of special enforcement activities held in Hall County in connection with the Nebraska State Fair.

In an effort to reduce the potential for serious injury and fatality crashes, the Nebraska State Patrol conducted high visibility patrols during the evening and early morning hours on Saturday August 24, and Saturday August 31.

“With the increased traffic volume during the State Fair the potential for crashes increases,” said Captain Chris Kolb, Commander Troop C-Grand Island. “The fact we had very few issues during this busy time can be attributed to the public’s voluntary compliance with motor vehicle laws”.

During the enforcement effort, troopers made 48 contacts with motorists. Four juveniles were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol and four open container citations were issued.  A $1,450 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS) helped to pay for the extra enforcement.