The South Boston Police Department conducted traffic checkpoints last Saturday and on Monday in the 1500 block of Berry Hill Road between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. A total of 355 vehicles passed through the checkpoints and 17 tickets were issued, Police remind drivers about the importance of traveling safely. Always wear your seatbelt and obey posted speed limits. Traffic enforcement operations are funded through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the National Traffic Safety Administration.