DUI Checkpoint Rights Explained: What You Need To Know In Florida
Can you legally turn around to avoid a Florida DUI checkpoint? Yes, if you break no traffic law, says Fort Lauderdale DUI attorney Regina Tsombanakis—but checkpoints are placed so escape is hard, and another officer will likely stop you, now suspicious of why you're avoiding it. That suspicion can justify further investigation, and sometimes a car search.
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Answered by Regina Tsombanakis · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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— why turning around usually just gets you stopped by another officer
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Can you turn around to avoid a DUI checkpoint?
Yes, if you break no traffic law—but checkpoints are placed so escape is hard, and another officer will likely stop you, now suspicious of why you're avoiding it, which can justify further investigation and sometimes a search.
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