Eleven people were ticketed for child restraint violations following a checkpoint in Weldon Friday night.
Altogether, according to Weldon Police Chief Mark Macon, there were a total of 26 charges filed.
Officers participating in the checkpoint on Highway 301 issued two citations for driving while license revoked; one fictitious tag citation; five fail to carry drivers license citations; three open container of alcohol violations; two no operators license charges; one expired tag citation and one DWI.
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“It was a very successful night,” Macon said. “It’s a Click It or Ticket campaign. We participate in all of them through saturation patrols or checking stations. We use these campaigns to help get highway safety equipment.”
Macon told the participating officers before the campaign, “We’re not just looking for numbers, we’re looking for a successful campaign.”
Weldon Officer Lanntjuan Clanton coordinated the event and the state Highway Patrol and Enfield Police Department participated as well.
Clanton briefs officers before the campaign.
The Weldon Fire Department provided the lighting for the checkpoint.
Macon said the child safety restraint violations were split between not having one or not having one properly installed. “It’s the responsibility of the licensed driver to comply with the child restraint laws.”
Weldon Police Lieutenant Chris Davis waits for a car.
More information on North Carolina child restraint laws may be found at this link.
