DUI Tampa Attorney Checkpoints - Do They Really Work?

According to Tampa DUI Attorneys and the American Beverage Institute, DUI checkpoints are ineffective at catching wayward drivers. Checkpoints target the responsible drivers who drink legally and responsibly before driving. Police claim they nab more DUI arrests per number of cars checked occur at checkpoints than by road patrol.

"We know that roving patrols are the most effective means of getting drunks off our roads, not to mention distracted and speeding drivers," said Sarah Longwell, American Beverage Institute's spokeswoman. "So why do some states insist on spending tax dollars on manpower and (public relations) to deploy a massive roadblock campaign?"

The ABI, made up of restaurant owners, states it is "dedicated to the protection of responsible on-premise consumption of adult beverages, and uses independent and government research to develop educational materials for people involved in the hospitality industry." North Port, Florida Police claim, "The numbers speak for themselves. About 7 percent of vehicles diverted lead to a DUI arrests . . .."

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