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Originally posted by directfiesta
We have road blocks also in Canada. That is fine, but the police:
- randomly stops a vehicule out of every 2 to 5 ( they create a " funnel" down to one line ). They do not stop all vehicules.
- driver of vehicule stopped is aked general questions ( ie: did you have a drink? how long ago?...) to see if the driver is or seems intoxicated . If they think he is, they ask the driver to blow in a alcohol detection device.
- The driver has the right to refuse, and only then can the policeman put him under arrest if he really looks drunk, but still no test...
- In no time, aside from arrest, will they ask your name or documents such as driver's licence.
The purpose of those road blocks are to catch drunken drivers, period.
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At CHP road blocks, each car is not stopped, as they don't want traffic buildups. In California it is against the law to drive without a current driver license on your person, current registration of the car, and proof of insurance. Police are required by law to ask for these three items when you are stopped for any reason. If you do not have anyone of the three the Police have the right to have your car towed and impounded. Not every Policeman will perform this check, most will, some will also only cite you and will not have your car towed or impounded.