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Posted: 7/19/2008 8:16:51 PM EDT

They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:18:14 PM EDT

[#1]

Don't break any laws while avoiding the checkpoint.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:19:56 PM EDT

[#2]

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Avoiding the checkpoint is not enough cause to pull someone over. Committing a traffic violation (usually banging out a U-turn) does however.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:20:56 PM EDT

[#3]

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Avoiding the checkpoint is not enough cause to pull someone over. Committing a traffic violation (usually banging out a U-turn) does however.

That is what I thought.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:21:31 PM EDT

[#4]

Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:22:08 PM EDT

[#5]

Damn commies

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:23:10 PM EDT

[#6]

I think its a state-by-state thing. IIRC in New Mexico avoiding the checkpoint is probable cause to pull you over. They are VERY active in DUI prevention here!

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:24:03 PM EDT

[#7]

They WILL find something to pull you over for.... Even if it is " It did not look like your seatbelt was on"

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:24:08 PM EDT

[#8]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:24:30 PM EDT

[#9]

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I think its a state-by-state thing. IIRC in New Mexico avoiding the checkpoint is probable cause to pull you over. They are VERY active in DUI prevention here!

That's because we have a HUGE problem with it.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:24:50 PM EDT

[#10]

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

if they see you pull off before the checkpoint they will come after you thinking your trying to avoid them.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:26:25 PM EDT

[#11]

I will give them one thing, from a tactical standpoint the trooper had a good position. He stood so only his head was visible and I had to look up and almost over my shoulder to see him. In doing this I was looking right into the giant lights and at the same time the lights were shinning down and illuminating the inside of my vehicle.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:31:05 PM EDT

[#12]

Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I free to go?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I free to go?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:32:38 PM EDT

[#13]

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Am I being detained? Am I being detained? Am I being detained? Am I being detained? Am I free to go? Am I being detained? Am I being detained? Am I free to go? Am I being detained? Am I being detained? Am I being detained?

Yeah I thought about ARFCOM when he was asking "Where are you coming from" and "Where are you heading".

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:32:48 PM EDT

[#14]

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I think its a state-by-state thing. IIRC in New Mexico avoiding the checkpoint is probable cause to pull you over. They are VERY active in DUI prevention here!

Pretty sure when SCOTUS ruled it unconstitutional but we are going to allow it anyway, they said you needed to leave an escape route........

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:34:44 PM EDT

[#15]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

They will arrest on impairment if they feel they have probable cause of "impairment". You will be cuffed and stuffed. Then if you refuse to blow or have blood drawn, they will keep you. Oh, and while you were downtown at booking, they will search your car. Without your permission.

Don't do it. Not worth the trouble.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:35:25 PM EDT

[#16]

Where ya at in OH?

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:36:19 PM EDT

[#17]

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I think its a state-by-state thing. IIRC in New Mexico avoiding the checkpoint is probable cause to pull you over. They are VERY active in Civil Rights infringement!

fixed

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:37:09 PM EDT

[#18]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

They will arrest on impairment if they feel they have probable cause of "impairment". You will be cuffed and stuffed. Then if you refuse to blow or have blood drawn, they will keep you. Oh, and while you were downtown at booking, they will search your car. Without your permission.

Don't do it. Not worth the trouble.

Yeah I think it would be one of those cases where you might be the rap but you won't beat the ride.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:37:31 PM EDT

[#19]

Illegal in Michigan.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:37:47 PM EDT

[#20]

they used to do those things a lot here a few years ago. i haven't seen one in a LONG time. then again, i live in the sticks.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:37:50 PM EDT

[#21]

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Where ya at in OH?

Cincinnati area. This checkpoint was on the eastside actually in Clermont county.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:38:40 PM EDT

[#22]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

They will arrest on impairment if they feel they have probable cause of "impairment". You will be cuffed and stuffed. Then if you refuse to blow or have blood drawn, they will keep you. Oh, and while you were downtown at booking, they will search your car. Without your permission.

Don't do it. Not worth the trouble.

Yeah I think it would be one of those cases where you might be the rap but you won't beat the ride.

Yep, and anything they don't like in your vehicle is fair game.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:40:08 PM EDT

[#23]

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Where ya at in OH?

Cincinnati area. This checkpoint was on the eastside actually in Clermont county.

Gotcha! I know they had on in Hamilton last night. Thought they might be running the one on Route 4 in South Fairfield tonight at well.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:41:02 PM EDT

[#24]

When I was young and very dumb I avoided a check point. I wasn't drunk, but things inside the car weren't kosher

I turned into a neighborhood to turn around and was followed for about two miles. Never was pulled over.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:41:30 PM EDT

[#25]

IIRC there was a supreme court case on this. I can't cite it, though.

Again, IIRC, if you're following the rules of the road, you're good to go. I believe in the facts of the case the driver pulled into his own driveway just before a DUI checkpoint (was drunk), and the cops go him, but it was ruled an illegal stop.

I hope that's right

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:41:47 PM EDT

[#26]

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Where ya at in OH?

Cincinnati area. This checkpoint was on the eastside actually in Clermont county.

Gotcha! I know they had on in Hamilton last night. Thought they might be running the one on Route 4 in South Fairfield tonight at well.

I think they are. At least that is what I heard.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:51:22 PM EDT

[#27]

Remember, the Force can have a strong influence on the weak minded.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:57:27 PM EDT

[#28]

They will find an excuse to pull you over if you avoid the checkpoint. "You didn't have your turn signal far enough in advance", etc.

Posted: 7/19/2008 8:58:26 PM EDT

[#29]

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

No- blatantly unconstitutional.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:06:14 PM EDT

[#30]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

They will arrest on impairment if they feel they have probable cause of "impairment". You will be cuffed and stuffed. Then if you refuse to blow or have blood drawn, they will keep you. Oh, and while you were downtown at booking, they will search your car. Without your permission.

Don't do it. Not worth the trouble.

"Hide" a little baggie of powdered sugar with a note attached to it in your car, just in case they ever do search it.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:06:55 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:
They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Avoiding the checkpoint is not enough cause to pull someone over. Committing a traffic violation (usually banging out a U-turn) does however.

Here it depends. Turning into a church parking lot to avoid a checkpoint at 12:00 am is enough to stop someone.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:08:51 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Quoted:
They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Avoiding the checkpoint is not enough cause to pull someone over. Committing a traffic violation (usually banging out a U-turn) does however.

Here it depends. Turning into a church parking lot to avoid a checkpoint at 12:00 am is enough to stop someone.

May be "legal" for you cops, but it is still bullcrap.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:08:57 PM EDT

[#33]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

They will arrest on impairment if they feel they have probable cause of "impairment". You will be cuffed and stuffed. Then if you refuse to blow or have blood drawn, they will keep you. Oh, and while you were downtown at booking, they will search your car. Without your permission.

Don't do it. Not worth the trouble.

"Hide" a little baggie of powdered sugar with a note attached to it in your car, just in case they ever do search it.

Let me know how that works out for you.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:12:11 PM EDT

[#34]

I was pulled over, but it was a case of profiling and profiling is bad. Turns out they were targeting every car driving down that sidewalk.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:13:39 PM EDT

[#35]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

I'm exactly the type of guy who would do this. Will the police kick my ass?

They will arrest on impairment if they feel they have probable cause of "impairment". You will be cuffed and stuffed. Then if you refuse to blow or have blood drawn, they will keep you. Oh, and while you were downtown at booking, they will search your car. Without your permission.

Don't do it. Not worth the trouble.

"Hide" a little baggie of powdered sugar with a note attached to it in your car, just in case they ever do search it.

Let me know how that works out for you.

If a cop ever searches my car, it WILL be because I was unjustly arrested or he searched it without probable cause to suspect me of any crime. I don't drive drunk, I don't do drugs, and I would feel perfectly confident blowing into a breathalyzer.

So tell me. Who is the one thats going to be in trouble after a cop finds a bag of powdered sugar in my vehicle which he unlawfully searched? Me or the cop? The baggie will be evidence alright. Evidence of his violation of my civil rights.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:13:43 PM EDT

[#36]

I would flip a bitch right in front of them just to fuck with them....

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:14:17 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Avoiding the checkpoint is not enough cause to pull someone over. Committing a traffic violation (usually banging out a U-turn) does however.

Here it depends. Turning into a church parking lot to avoid a checkpoint at 12:00 am is enough to stop someone.

False - I can tell you that is why I turned into a church lot - makes no difference at all.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:20:45 PM EDT

[#38]

Your papers.....Are not in order.

Congratulations on not drinking and driving....

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:21:45 PM EDT

[#39]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:35:51 PM EDT

[#40]

I like these check points and the ones that check for illegal aliens and people with warrants no Driver License ETC ETC

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:39:39 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

No- blatantly unconstitutional.

Depends on the State, Some state's allow "chase cars" to pull you over for avoiding the checkpoint.

"Turning into a parking lot to evade a checkpoint is cause for an investigatory stop." People v. Chaffee, 590 N.Y.S.2d 625 (A.D. 4 Dist. 1992)

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:41:02 PM EDT

[#42]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

Possibly under the influence of controlled substances?

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:41:07 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

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They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Avoiding the checkpoint is not enough cause to pull someone over. Committing a traffic violation (usually banging out a U-turn) does however.

Here it depends. Turning into a church parking lot to avoid a checkpoint at 12:00 am is enough to stop someone.

False - I can tell you that is why I turned into a church lot - makes no difference at all.

Funny, I get convictions on it quite frequently. Like others have said, it is state dependent.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:45:17 PM EDT

[#44]

It's been 20 years ago since I was subjected to one of these. Back then they let a certain number of people pass through these unmolested. Is that still true?

Dennis Jenkins

Quoted:
They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:47:03 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I free to go?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I free to go?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?
Am I being detained?

+1

And bring a pack of cigarettes so you can blow smoke in the Gestapo officer's face while he's interrogating you.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:47:26 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
It's been 20 years ago since I was subjected to one of these. Back then they let a certain number of people pass through these unmolested. Is that still true?

Dennis Jenkins

Quoted:
They had a DUI checkpoint set up down the road from my house. The police were out in force (local, county, and state) and they had those huge lights set up. I noticed two police cars sitting in an empty parking lot presumably to pull over people who tried to avoid the checkpoint. If you turn off before a checkpoint is that enough cause to pull you over?

It looked liked they were stopping everyone heading in one direction (west) and having an officer come up to your window and make contact with you and give you a little card.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:54:13 PM EDT

[#47]

There was an episode of Cops where a cop pulled over a guy and he had a bag of powdered sugar in his car. He was arrested for poession of counterfeit narcotics

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:54:18 PM EDT

[#48]

I'm glad we don't have DUI checkpoints around here. It's a blatant violation of our constitutional rights.

Posted: 7/19/2008 9:54:34 PM EDT

[#49]

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Slur your speech and appear inattentive, sluggish and distracted when you're in the car. Then absolutely ace every field sobriety test they can throw at you and blow clean on the breathalyzer.

Hell yeah!

Posted: 7/19/2008 10:02:11 PM EDT

[#50]

Boring, I was expecting this thread to be about the OP's new brush guard.

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