LPD to conduct back to school traffic enforcement project

The Lincoln Police Department will be conducting a traffic enforcement project as students head back to school. 

The Lincoln Police Department will be conducting a traffic enforcement project as students head back to school.

The enforcement begins August 12 and runs through September 2.

The project, funded by a grant, allows for additional officers to be placed at and around public and parochial schools in Lincoln.

Officers will be assigned to watch for all traffic violations, including motorists speeding through school zones, vehicles driving past school bus warning devices (flashing lights with stop arms) and noncompliance with seat belt laws.

Police say there will be strict enforcement of the 25 MPH flashing yellow school zones.

Fines of $600 could be levied for speeding violations through a school zone during the times of operation.

Drivers are cautioned to be aware of the flashing yellow lights and obey speed limits around the various elementary and middle schools.