Holiday weekend checkpoints planned on these Midlands roads to keep drivers safe
Even with the return of colder temperatures, a lot of people could be on Midlands roads this holiday weekend. With people traveling, shopping or just getting out with an extra day off because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day holdiay celebration.
Those drivers and more in Lexington County will see an added law enforcement presence this weekend.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is conducting public safety checkpoints to help maintain safe roads.
“If the return of cooler weather isn't keeping you inside this weekend, please be aware of our deputies along these roads,” the sheriff’s department tweeted.
The purpose of the checkpoints is to eliminate collisions and unsafe driving practices – including speeding, DUI, distracted driving seat belt use and proper stopping.
Deputies will be patrolling several Lexington County roads, including:
- Berry Hill Road
- Delree Street
- John Preston Court
- North Lake Drive
- McCartha Road
- McDonald Avenue
- Platinum Drive
- Pond Branch Road
- Reedy O Smith Road
- Two Nothc Road
All drivers who enter a checkpoint will be stopped and checked for a valid drivers license, vehicle registration, and insurance requirements. They will also be checked for possible impairment, seat belt use, proper child restraint use and any other possible violations that might be visible to officers.