The Banks County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a highway safety checkpoint, stopping 591 vehicles as part of a multi-jurisdictional training event.
The checkpoint was held June 13 at the Shoppes at Banks Crossing, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.
Officers at the checkpoint on June 13 found 36 traffic violations, issued two child safety seats, and arrested six people.
By law, children under 8 are required to be in a child passenger safety seat or booster seat while the vehicle is in motion. All passengers over 8 are required to wear a seat belt.
The Georgia Department of Corrections and sheriff’s office personnel from Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, and Stephens counties participated in the checkpoint. Participating police departments included Alto, Arcade, Baldwin, Braselton, Commerce, Cornelia, Jefferson, and Toccoa.
