Drug Checkpoint US 36

[OneGuy67]

Ive seen the Border Patrol with checkpoints in border states, spot checking people, but never a full fledged drug checkpoint.
As for stopping or not stopping, law enforcement still have the right to conduct a safety inspection, road side, of your vehicle, correct? They did this routinely in Oklahoma on the backroads, to find drugs, or help bust chop shops.

Border Patrol can stop any vehicle without PC relating to the border and crossing. I forget what the term was regarding it, but it dealt with the crossing of the border.

[roberth]

This is the first part of the statement by Justice Rehnqust.

Chief Justice Rehnquist began his majority opinion by admitting that DUI sobriety checkpoints do, in fact, constitute a "seizure" within the language of the Fourth Amendment.

Rehnquist admits it right there that checkpoints are a violation of the 4th amendment.

One of these days someone or a group is going to stand up for their constitutional rights, then you're all going to have to pick a side.

I've made my choice.

[Hoosier]

I've heard of state troopers setting up a DOT temporary electronic roadside sign that said, "DUI Checkpoint 2 miles ahead", before an exit off the highway. Then they pulled over everyone who got off at that exit, and there was no DUI checkpoint.

H.

[BPTactical]

Drug checkpoint on the way to Boulder?
Should set one up FROM Boulder.

DUH!!!!!!!!!!

[BPTactical]

I've heard of state troopers setting up a DOT temporary electronic roadside sign that said, "DUI Checkpoint 2 miles ahead", before an exit off the highway. Then they pulled over everyone who got off at that exit, and there was no DUI checkpoint.

H.

Illegal as Fox Uniform Charlie Kilo if could be proven true.

[OneGuy67]

Drug checkpoint on the way to Boulder?
Should set one up FROM Boulder.

DUH!!!!!!!!!!

No kidding!

[electronman1729]

I tried looking at which PD it was but it was raining a I didnt want to take my eyes off the road. BTW i live in broom field and was not heading to boulder. The check point was at the exit for the Dave and Busters/Butter Fly Pavilon. I get off at the exit for the Jeffco Airport.

[Clint45]

I recall DWI checkpoints in NY 20 years ago where the state police would direct drivers into a parking lot set up with a literal obstacle course constructed of orange cones, then "a representative from an insurance company" dressed up as an RN would ask every driver to submit to a breathalyzer test. If you refused she'd yell, "this guy doesn't want to take the test" and a half dozen state troopers would run up to your car and start shining lights on you and interrogating you. I hadn't been drinking so I finally agreed to take the breathalyzer and they backed off. It was nuts.

[Ronin13]

I'm not sure about the legality of any checkpoints- as it's a blanket of suspicion- I try to avoid them if possible. It doesn't seem like they have cause to administer a breathalyzer without probably cause, not the excuse "you drove into our checkpoint." As for a drug checkpoint, I'd be honest, tell them I do not have any illegal substances in my car. If they press the matter I ask for their specified search warrant to include my name, address, car and plate # and any drugs they are searching for. They'll say they don't have it and thus they have no legal grounds to search my vehicle.

[Graves]

Damn JBT's lol