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Checkpoint

usgb/ˈtʃekpɔɪnt/Volume
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Police Presence

Checkpoints often imply police or military are present for security reasons.

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Drivers should be prepared to show their ID at the police checkpoint.
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Safety Checks

Checkpoints can be set up for safety, such as checking for drunk drivers.

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There was a sobriety checkpoint on New Year's Eve to deter drunk driving.
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Travel Slows Down

Expect delays when approaching a checkpoint, as each vehicle is stopped and checked.

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We got stuck at a checkpoint for 30 minutes during our road trip.
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