Traffic Safety Checkpoints Busy On Memorial Day

Traffic Safety Checkpoints were set up across Kentucky on Memorial Day to make the roads safer for motorists and their families.

Since May 20, 2013, the annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement mobilization program has been underway statewide.  It runs through June 2, 2013.

Law Enforcement said the program isn’t about writing tickets, but rather increasing awareness and saving lives.

Last year in Kentucky, over half (62.5%) of the motorists killed were not wearing a seat belt, according to statistics from Kentucky State Police.

The adjoining picture to this article is from a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on KY 312 in southern Laurel County on Memorial Day operated by members of the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.