DUI Checkpoint Rights Explained: What You Need To Know In Florida

In Florida, you may legally turn around to avoid a DUI checkpoint if you do so without committing any traffic violation. Police can still stop you if they have reasonable suspicion based on lawful observations. This article explains checkpoint procedures, your rights during the stop, and common DUI defenses.

Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media

“You can turn around to avoid a field sobriety checkpoint, if you follow the Rules of the Road. If you have to do something illegally, in terms of a traffic violation, then you cannot do it. But that seems kind of strange.”

Regina Tsombanakis– DUI Attorney – Fort Lauderdale, FL

“Well, they almost never do it where you can get out, because everybody would.”

Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media

“Ah.”

Regina Tsombanakis– DUI Attorney – Fort Lauderdale, FL

“So, you try to get out of the checkpoint? You’re going to get stopped by some other cop.”

Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media

“That’s it!”

Regina Tsombanakis– DUI Attorney – Fort Lauderdale, FL

“No question. You will for sure be stopped. And now you’re of interest. Why are you avoiding it?”

Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media

“Ah, yep.”

Regina Tsombanakis– DUI Attorney – Fort Lauderdale, FL

“What are you hiding? You know. you know, when it comes to stopping vehicles, officers have a broad range, because if they think that, like, people are under the influence, and it may be narcotics, they can go search your car based on that. Because you’re traveling in the public with a car full of narcotics. It becomes a public safety issue. So, you’re subject to all of that happening to you. Where…just a stop for erratic behavior may not lead to that. You might still get arrested, but they may not have a right to search your car.”