The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility, public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming proper registration and insurance of vehicles, and valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
Drivers encountering a traffic safety checkpoint are requested to have their operator’s license, vehicle registration receipt, and proof of vehicle insurance readily accessible. Drivers with this information in hand, those with no violations of law and minimal roadway congestion can expect short delays at the checkpoint locations.
The following are approved traffic safety checkpoint locations within Calloway County:
1. KY 121 South –MP3.187 to MP3.690
2. KY 121 North at the intersection of Bailey Road
3. KY HWY 80 West at the Calloway/Graves County Line
4. KY HWY 80 East at the Marshall County Line
5. US 641 South at the Tennessee State Line
6. US 641 North at the Marshall County Line
7. US 641 South at Barber Drive
8. KY 94 East at KY 280
9. KY 280 at Cohoon Road
10. South 12th Street between Glendale Road and the Murray City Limits
11. Main Street between 8th and 9th Streets
12. Wilshire Drive between Bailey Road and Vasser Dr.
13. Glendale Road between 9th and 12th Streets
14. Main Street between Industrial Road and the Murray City Limits
15. Chestnut Street at the intersection of 8th Street
16. US 641 North and Diuguid Drive
17. Doran Road at the intersection of Holiday Drive
18. North 16th Street at the intersection of Olive Street
19. KY 94 West at the intersection of Doran Road
20. South 4th Street from Sycamore Street to the Murray City Limits
21. Olive Street between 6th and 12th Streets
22. North 16th Street between KY 121 North and Diuguid Drive