Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
DUI Checkpoints in Florida
Florida law enforcement sets up DUI checkpoints during major holidays: New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Super Bowl weekend.
Your Rights at a Checkpoint
- They are legal in Florida (per Florida Supreme Court)
- You must stop and provide license, registration, and insurance
- You may decline field sobriety tests (but license suspension applies)
- You may decline breathalyzer (implied consent law — automatic 1-year license suspension)
If Arrested
DUI bail: typically $500-$2,500 (1st offense). Call (941) 477-6888 immediately after booking.