Sobriety Checkpoints Part 1
With July 4th weekend almost upon us, many states will be intensifying their DUI enforcement procedures on the days preceding and following this coming holiday weekend; most notably are the Sobriety Checkpoints. These checkpoints are conducted in “hot spots” to apprehend drivers that are under the influence of alcohol, or other substances that affect your ability to drive.
These temporary installations allow local and state law enforcement the opportunity to check numerous drivers for the possibility of drunk driving in a short period of time; usually a few hours before and after midnight, when, as previous law enforcement research indicates, intoxicated drivers are at their highest percentage on the road.
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