Kentucky State Police Post 4 Steps Up Traffic Enforcement in Jefferson County

(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) November 21, 2025 – Kentucky State Police Post 4 (Elizabethtown) increased traffic enforcement efforts in Jefferson County this week as part of a proactive approach to promote safe driving.

On November 19, Post 4 troopers conducted a one-day traffic enforcement operation, resulting in 63 traffic stops, 27 speeding citations, seven seat belt citations, six move-over violations, and 14 courtesy notices. Troopers issued 177 total charges, including multiple drug-related offenses, and arrested four individuals with outstanding warrants. One individual was arrested for possession of a handgun by convicted felon and receiving a stolen firearm, which had been reported stolen in the Louisville Metro area. Enforcement teams were positioned along I-264 (Watterson Expressway), I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway), and I-65.

Post 4 Captain Jeremy Smith said to expect similar operations to increase throughout the Metro area as troopers work to reduce crashes and promote highway safety. 

“Every citation we write, every courtesy notice we issue—those actions matter,” Captain Smith said. “Our efforts during these operations can prevent a tragedy before it happens. I’m very proud of our troopers and their commitment to making Kentucky roadways safe.”

KSP Post 4 provides police services to Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Jefferson, Larue, Meade, and Nelson Counties.

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