KSP will conduct statewide traffic safety checkpoints in an effort to enforce all traffic laws

Hickory, KY (August 31, 2018) – The Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in the national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which runs through Labor Day weekend with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving impaired, either by alcohol or drugs.

The 2018 Labor Day holiday enforcement period begins at 6:00 p.m., on Friday August 31 and continues through Monday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m.

In addition to statewide DUI enforcement, KSP will conduct statewide traffic safety checkpoints in an effort to enforce all traffic laws of the Commonwealth.  Special attention will be placed on occupant protection (seatbelt/child restraint usage), vehicle safety, insurance compliance, registration violations and speeding.

KSP will be partnering with local law enforcement agencies to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 1 District.  KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and to provide a deterrent for those who violate the laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.  For traffic safety checkpoint locations in the post 1 area, please refer to the following web site: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post1/post-1-road-check-locations/

Citizens are encouraged to report impaired or erratic drivers and criminal activity by calling KSP toll-free at 1-800-222-5555 or through the KSP mobile app.