Portsmouth checkpoint yields results

PORTSMOUTH, VA. - The Portsmouth Police Strategic Traffic Unit conducted a license and registration checkpoint on Wednesday, December 23, 2009.

The checkpoint allowed police to check drivers licenses and registrations of vehicles passing through. Officers issued a total of 43 summons, including 24 for driving on a suspended license, 5 for having no license, and other violations. Six arrests were made including two for D.U.I., two for felony habitual offender and two for outstanding warrants.

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.Checkpoints are an effective tool of the Portsmouth Police and the public should expect more in the future.