Full Notification

The Remington Police Department conducted two license/registration checkpoints on Saturday May 30, 2009. The first checkpoint was set up in the 300 Block of West Main St. between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The second checkpoint was set up in the 300 Block of East Main St. between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The primary purpose of the checkpoint was to promote overall traffic safety in the community, by preventing unlicensed motorist and unregistered vehicles from operating on public roadways. The checkpoint allowed police officers to check the driver's license and vehicle registration status of individuals passing through the checkpoint.

A total of 17 summonses were issued. Out of those issued, three were unlicensed drivers and two were suspended. There were also child safety restraint violations issued.

This checkpoint was conducted in support of the Click-It or Ticket campaign.

Traffic checkpoints are a constant in the Remington Police Department's enforcement strategy. The traveling public may expect more checkpoints.