FRANKFORT, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — It’s the most exciting two minutes in sports! The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner and people will be flooding to Churchill Downs to catch the “Run for the Roses.”
It would be a real shame to pour water on experiencing the Derby by getting a ticket. During times of heavy travel, the Kentucky State Police want to remind people to stay safe on the road.
KSP will be conducting safety traffic checkpoints in various areas across the state to start the month of December. Post 12 monitors Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties.
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Troopers and deputies will also be paying special attention to making sure drivers are compliant with insurance and registration violations.
Drivers who encounter a traffic safety checkpoint will be asked to present their license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. KSP said drivers who have this information readily available and who have not violated any laws should expect a short delay of 30 seconds to one minute.
Checkpoints will be held at the following Fayette County locations:
- U.S. 25 Exit 99 I-75 North
- U.S. 25 Exit 99 I-75 South
- U.S. 25 Scott County Line
- U.S. 25 Ironworks
- U.S. 27 Jessamine County Line
- U.S. 60 Woodford County Line
- U.S. 60 Man O’ War
- U.S. 60 Rice Road
- Ironworks Newtown Pike
- Ironworks Kentucky Horse Park Entrance
- Ironworks Kentucky Horse Park Campground Entrance
- Newtown Pike Scott County Line
For safety checkpoint locations near Louisville, click here .
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