Full Notification

The Remington Police Department conducted a license/registration checkpoint on Friday August 28, 2009. The checkpoint was set up in the 300 Block of West Main St. between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 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 13 summonses were issued. Out of those issued, three were unlicensed drivers and three were suspended. There was also a child safety restraint violation issued.

This checkpoint was conducted with support and cooperation from The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) Virginia Highway Safety Office with Federal Grant Funds.

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