KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Police Department will be conducting an OUI/safety checkpoint over the 4th of July holiday weekend at an undisclosed location in Kennebunk.
This will be a high-visibility enforcement campaign, focused on impaired and aggressive driving. The goal is to reduce crashes and address poor driving behavior. Impaired driving and lack of seat belt use continue to be the major contributing factors into deaths on our roadways, according to a statement from the KPD. Officers will also be enforcing seatbelt, child restraint, and other motor vehicle laws at the checkpoints.
With the upcoming holiday period, an increased amount of traffic is anticipated. Drivers are reminded to remain vigilant of their operating speed and to avoid distracted and aggressive driving. Doing so will help the Kennebunk Police meet their goal of safe travel for all during this busy weekend.
This checkpoint is made possible with funds from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety as part of the 2014 “Drive Sober, Maine!” campaign.
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