👉 In transportation, a checkpoint is a stop or stopping area where vehicles are stopped for inspection by an officer. This can be done to ensure that all vehicles entering and leaving a road meet certain standards of safety, such as having their registration, license, and insurance checked. For example, in the United States, state and local governments use checkpoints to enforce traffic laws and ensure that drivers follow posted speed limits and other safety regulations. These checkpoints are usually located at intersections or major highways where vehicles have to stop
