Knowing Your Rights at a Sobriety Checkpoint
A sobriety checkpoint is a prearranged area where authorities stop and inspect drivers for signs of intoxication. Law enforcement officers can conduct breath tests and field sobriety tests, including the walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, and horizontal gaze nystagmus test. Sobriety checkpoints have been found unconstitutional in various states. Knowing your rights at a sobriety checkpoint can