Fireworks will fill the sky and autos will fill the roads throughout this busy Independence Day weekend. Nebraska State Troopers will patrol all through the state to assist preserve roads secure and help motorists who want help.
“As we rejoice our nice nation this weekend, we encourage all individuals to be secure,” stated Col. Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Make assured selections on the highway and with any 4th of July celebration. If any a part of your weekend includes alcohol, be sure to have a sober driver in line.”
The Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration stories that between 2016 and 2020, practically 1,400 motorists had been killed in crashes within the days surrounding the 4th of July. 41 p.c of these crashes concerned a drunk driver.
NSP reminds all motorists to plan forward, ensuring they’ve a sober driver. There are various choices for locating a sober trip, together with ride-sharing apps, taxi corporations, designated drivers, or packages like AAA’s Tow to Go program, which is out there all weekend by calling 855-2-TOW-2- GO
“This weekend will likely be stuffed with events, fireworks and enjoyable,” Colonel Bolduc stated. “Let’s all work collectively to ensure that that is how we keep in mind this 4th of July, as an alternative of a tragedy on the roads.”
Troopers will work time beyond regulation this weekend throughout the state thanks partly to a $17,700 grant from the Nebraska Division of Transportation – Workplace of Freeway Security. The trouble runs from in the present day (July 1, 2022) by means of Tuesday, July 5.
