From May 13-June 1, the North Platte police participated in a national “Make it Click” high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign.

North Platte Deputy Police Chief Kendall Allison said a survey of motorists before the two-week campaign showed 59% were using their seatbelt. He said the compliance rate was 70% after the campaign.

Police officers made 384 traffic contacts during the campaign and issued 131 citations.

• Five people were charged with driving under the influence.

• Three were charged with felony possession of a controlled substance.

• 15 arrest warrants were served. 

• 20 citations were issued for speeding.

• Nine citations were issued for traffic control device violations, such as running a stop sign.

• Two people were cited for careless driving. 

• One was cited for an exhibition of speed.

• 25 were cited for driving under a suspended license or other operator’s license violations, Allison said.

The effort was funded and supported by the National Highway Safety Administration.

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