City of Lincoln, NE

09/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2026 08:21

LPD National “Drive Sober” Safety Initiative Results | 2026

LPD National "Drive Sober" Safety Initiative Results | 2026

Published on September 04, 2026

The Lincoln Police Department today released results for an impaired driving enforcement project conducted throughout August. As part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, officers worked overtime nights and weekends when impaired driving is most prevalent.

Funding for this initiative was provided by our safety partners at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

Results

Total Stops 199
Total Citations 207
Total Warnings 92
DUI Arrests 24
Criminal Charges 24
Warrants 8
Driving Under Suspension 14
Narcotics Arrests 10


Citation Breakdown

Speed 15
Traffic Signal 7
Stop Sign 2
Seatbelt Violations 4
Child Seatbelt Violations 1
Insurance Violations 9
Registration Violations 36
Other Traffic 56
Reckless Driving 5
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