MOBILE, Alabama -- For the third time this month, police have announced they will hold checkpoints to ensure drivers are being safe on the road.

The checkpoints were announced this morning and are scheduled for today.

Police last held citywide safety checks on March 13. Before that, officers were checking drivers on March 6.

Ashley Rains, public information officer for the Mobile Police Department, said the department sends officers to areas with a high number of citizen complaints over erratic driving.

Officers will check seatbelts, child restraints and other safety features. They will also check to make sure drivers are carrying registration, proof of insurance and a driver's license.

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