Warren County deputies to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Monday, Sept. 7.

According to the sheriff’s office, the checkpoints will be done that evening from 8:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Authorities say possible locations include the following:

• 2800 block Kentucky Highway 185
• 3500 block Porter Pike
• 1800 block Plano Road
• 5000 block Russellville Road

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both endorse checkpoints as effective traffic safety programs, according to the agency.

The sheriff’s office states that studies have found checkpoints reduce alcohol-related traffic crashes by about 20%, while another study shows checkpoints reduce all crashes by 10-15%.

Authorities say the checkpoints will not cause an “unreasonable delay to motorists and will last about three hours.”