MPD to Conduct Safety Checkpoints

Mobile Police will be conducting Safety Checkpoints in various parts of the city on Tuesday August 18, 2009. The checkpoints will be conducted during evening hours to ensure citizen safety and that motorists are complying with state and local traffic laws.

Police will be checking seatbelts, child restraints, and other additional safety features. Officers will also be checking to ensure that drivers are carrying registration, proof of insurance, and drivers’ licenses, as required by law.