Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 71 impaired drivers during the two-week long “You Drink & Drive You Lose” national enforcement campaign Dec. 12-Jan. 1, 2015.

In addition to the 71 impaired driving arrests, troopers issued 1,761 Speeding citations, 103 Driving Under Suspension (DUS), and 70 No Proof of Insurance citations. Troopers also wrote 374 Seat Belt citations & warnings, as well as 46 Child Restraint citations & warnings. Motorist assistance was provided to 851 travelers.

Troopers and communication specialists put in overtime hours during the special enforcement thanks in part to a $23,565 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

The following statistics are a reflection of statewide activity by the Nebraska State Patrol during the “You Drink & Drive, You Lose” enforcement.