Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints and Moving Patrols throughout the Post 13 area during the month of July 2018. These enforcement efforts will utilize Troopers, Detectives, and KSP Commercial vehicle Enforcement officers assigned to the Hazard Post area, which includes the counties of Breahitt, Leslie, Letcher, Knott and Perry. Personnel conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints and Mobile Patrols will be doing so with the intent of improving highway safety by focusing on speeding, seat belt, and child restraint usage, impaired driving, motor vehicle equipment safety and lawful registration and licensing of vehicles and drivers. Officers will also be observing for distracted drivers, especially those who are texting. Any violations of law or other public safety issues that arise will be addressed.