Plan on being stopped if your weekend drive runs through Warren County, Kentucky. The sheriff’s office there says it will stage a Saturday night traffic safety checkpoint in multiple possible spots on August 30.
Why It Matters: If your plans take you up through western Kentucky—visiting family, college drop-offs, or a run up to Nashville—this could change your timing. Law enforcement says these checkpoints cut crashes and catch unlicensed or uninsured drivers.
What’s Happening: The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced a traffic safety checkpoint for Saturday, August 30, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Warren County, Kentucky. Possible locations include:
- 1900 block of KY Highway 185
- 12000 block of Morgantown Road
- 11000 block of Nashville Road
- 5000 block of Porter Pike
The agency says the site will be clearly marked, well-lit and designed to avoid unreasonable delays. The operation is expected to last about three hours.
What They’re Citing: The sheriff’s office points to findings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that say checkpoints can reduce alcohol-related crashes by about 20 percent, and all crashes by 10 to 15 percent. The office also notes the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of checkpoints in 1990 when agencies give advance public notice.
Between the Lines: Beyond impaired driving, the agency says checkpoints help enforce driver’s license, registration and insurance laws—meaning you could be cited even if you’re sober but your paperwork isn’t.
If You’re Driving: Expect visible lighting, marked units and brief stops. Have your license, registration and insurance ready, and build a few extra minutes into your route if you’re headed through Warren County on Saturday night.
The Sources: Warren County Sheriff’s Office, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1990 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on sobriety checkpoints.