(Lincoln, Neb.)- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) issued 321 citations and warnings for violation of Nebraska’s seat belt law during the national “Click It or Ticket’ enforcement campaign (May 18-31) encompassing the heavily traveled Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Enforcement efforts designed to reduce the potential for serious injury and fatality crashes by getting motorists to buckle up every trip, every time, were paid for thanks in part to a $24,100 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

In addition to the 321 seat belt citations and warnings, troopers issued 47 child restraint citations and warnings, arrested 71 motorists for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and wrote 5,285 speeding citations and warnings. Roadway assistance was provided to 523 motorists during the special enforcement period.

The following statistics reflect statewide activity by NSP during the “Click It or Ticket” enforcement: