T.H.P. To Conduct DUI Checkpoint In Robertson County

T.H.P. To Conduct DUI Checkpoint In Robertson County

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced that they will be conducting a “Sobriety” checkpoint on August 25th at Hwy 76 and New Hall Rd. MAP

Why do police advertise checkpoints ahead of time?

Because of the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures, however sobriety checkpoints are not prohibited by the Fourth Amendment (if) police advertise them in advance.

There are even Apps that display police checkpoints  on a map by using GPS and self reporting by other users, similar to what Google Maps does with it’s traffic congestion feature. In fact, if a police checkpoint causes any kind of back up it will likely appear as a congestion on Google Maps.

Standard protocol at a police checkpoint is to collect the person’s name and ID which is run for wants and warrants.  If you don’t have a valid license you will likely be cited.

If you are stopped at a sobriety check, police may also determine that there is “probable cause” to search your vehicle. That could lead to finding illegal drugs or weapons, according to Wikipedia.

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