Lincoln Police to Boost Impaired Driving Enforcement for St. Patrick's Day

Additional officers will patrol Lincoln streets to identify drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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As St. Patrick's Day celebrations approach, the Lincoln Police Department is reminding the community that luck should not be your plan for getting home safely. From March 13 through March 21, LPD will conduct a high-visibility enforcement campaign specifically targeting impaired drivers, deploying additional officers on overtime to patrol Lincoln's streets and proactively identify drivers under the influence.

Why it matters

In 2025, Nebraska saw a concerted effort to reduce alcohol-related fatalities, but alcohol remains a factor in a significant percentage of serious injury crashes in Lancaster County. This initiative aims to improve public safety by cracking down on impaired driving during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period.

The details

Officers will be looking for impaired drivers as well as secondary violations like speeding and seatbelt noncompliance. This enforcement campaign is made possible through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

  • The enforcement campaign will run from March 13 through March 21, 2026.

The players

Lincoln Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Lincoln, Nebraska that is conducting the impaired driving enforcement campaign.

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The takeaway

This proactive enforcement effort by the Lincoln Police Department highlights the ongoing challenge of impaired driving and the need for vigilance, especially during celebratory holidays when alcohol consumption increases. The campaign aims to deter drunk driving and make Lincoln's roads safer for all.