Suspicionless Checkpoints On Labor Day Weekend

Submitted by Bill St. Clair on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 23:59:11 GMT  <== Politics ==> 

Terry Bressi at Freedom Phoenix - Mr. Bressi is not at all fond of people who drive while drunk, but the "sobriety" checkpoints that are set up around the country during holiday drive times are much worse. They find fewer drunk drivers than just regular patrolling, and they infringe on our right to be secure in our persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures. Apparently, it's federal money that funds these goon squads. Mr. Bressi has some preactical information, too, about the checkpoint rules, in Arizona at any rate. [clairefiles]

"A motorist who chooses to avoid the checkpoint should be allowed to proceed unless traffic violations are observed or probable cause exists to take other action. The mere act of avoiding a checkpoint will not constitute grounds for a stop."

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"Drivers who refuse to roll down their windows in order to avoid contact with a law enforcement officer will be waived through and may be followed by an observation car unless reasonable suspicion/probable cause exists to further the investigation."

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