Nebraska State Patrol starting Click It Or Ticket program during Thanksgiving

LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska State Patrol is getting ready for the busy vacation weekend as many extra vacationers can be on the street.

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The vacation season kicks off with one of many busiest journey weekends of the yr, and Nebraska State Troopers can be working to maintain motorists secure over Thanksgiving weekend.

“Thanksgiving at all times brings a giant enhance in journey on roadways in Nebraska and throughout your complete nation,” stated Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As you journey, do not forget that somebody is relying on you to make it to the Thanksgiving dinner desk. Drive safely and do your half to assist everybody on the street make it to their Thanksgiving vacation spot.”

The Nebraska State Patrol is taking part with the annual Click on it or Ticket nationwide marketing campaign. Troopers throughout Nebraska can be working additional time from Wednesday, November 23, by Sunday, November 27. This effort is made attainable thanks partly to a grant for $24,780 from the Nebraska Division of Transportation – Freeway Security Workplace.

AAA is projecting that just about 50 million People will drive greater than 50 miles this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% enhance over 2021.

“The climate forecast all through the weekend seems nice for roadway journey throughout the state, stated Colonel Bolduc. “With glorious journey circumstances it’s necessary to not be complacent behind the wheel. Eradicate distractions, watch your pace, buckle up, and at all times drive sober, whether or not your journey is throughout the nation or simply throughout city.”

Troopers can be conducting high-visibility patrols throughout the state. Any motorist in want of help can name *55 or 800-525-5555 to succeed in the NSP Freeway Helpline.

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