Proponents of “checkpoints” (which are really roadblocks) say that they are very momentary and very minor and necessary intrusions for the benefit of overall traffic safety. The reality is that the average roadblock is something far from a very momentary and very minor intrusion. In this post, we highlight an example of what proponents of…
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Roadblock stops 1021 but no DUI arrests: More Police (In)Efficiency: They threw a party and no body came
What if you put together a big huge party, but no one came? You’d feel pretty lame wouldn’t you?? DUI checkpoints are woefully inefficient. This is a fact. If you don’t believe me read this: 1,021 drivers stopped at Burbank DUI checkpoint; 0 were drunk A sobriety checkpoint in Burbank on Saturday that screened 1,021…
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