(Lincoln, NE) -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local commercial vehicle inspections in Douglas, Lancaster, and Dodge Counties.
In a news release, the NSP says during these efforts, the Metropolitan Aggressive and Prevention Selective Team conducted 74 vehicle inspections.
Troopers discovered 241 violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state law and placed 29 vehicles out of service.
Additionally, troopers placed 3 drivers out of service.
The Patrol says vehicles are placed out of service for a variety of reasons relating to bad brakes or tires, or other problems that pose immediate safety risks.
Troopers issued a total of 22 citations during the inspections.
They also issued a total of 37 CVSA decals indicating the vehicle did not have any immediate safety issues.
The effort focuses on commercial vehicles that may not pass through weigh stations as part of their regular routes.
(Picture from Nebraska State Patrol)