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Definition: A roadblock where law enforcement stops vehicles to check for impaired drivers. Constitutional under the 4th Amendment when conducted according to established guidelines. Officers must follow a neutral pattern for stopping vehicles.
Category: Traffic Offenses · Statute: Michigan v. Sitz (1990) · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding DUI Checkpoint in Florida
A roadblock where law enforcement stops vehicles to check for impaired drivers. Constitutional under the 4th Amendment when conducted according to established guidelines. Officers must follow a neutral pattern for stopping vehicles.
How This Relates to Bail
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