LPD Announces 4/20 Impaired Driving Enforcement Project | April 2025

Published on April 14, 2025

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced it will conduct a driving enforcement project focusing on impaired drivers April 18 through 20. Additional officers will be deployed outside their normal shifts to identify and remove from the road drivers under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs around April 20, a date often associated with increased drug and alcohol use.

In Nebraska, driving under the influence of any impairing substance is illegal and poses a serious risk to all road users. Consequences include:

• Driving under the influence of drugs carries the same consequences as driving under the influence of alcohol.
• A first-time DUI conviction results in fines, license suspension, and possibly jail time.
• Drivers who cause serious or fatal injuries to another while driving impaired face the risk of felony charges and substantial imprisonment.

This effort is made possible through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Highway Safety Office, reinforcing LPD’s ongoing commitment to preventing impaired driving and ensuring public safety.

LPD urges all drivers to make responsible choices. If you plan to drink or use any impairing substances, arrange for a sober ride – whether through a designated driver, ride-share service, or public transportation.

LPD’s goal is to prevent tragedies before they happen. Stay safe, stay sober, and help keep Lincoln’s roads free of impaired drivers.