Ooorrrr,

instead of doing what Hictoria said and spending unneccesary time at the police station whether you are arrested or not and/or having a huge attorneys bill to keep your record clean, how about don't be stupid, take responsiblity when you get behind the wheel, like everyone should, and don't drink and drive!! Or call a cab!

Wouldn't that be a whole lot simpler?? That way if/when you do get stopped, blow into the little tube and be on your merry way!!

Hey prove - why do you mention in every one of your posts that people are insulting you? I have not seen anyone here insult you.

Anyway, the check points will not work for the reasons stated by vbb. Additionally, if they do implement them, all anyone has to do if they are over the limit is simply refuse any and all tests. Sure you will go to jail, you will go anyway if you did take them and they would have evidence in court. However, refusing to take the breath test and field tests will keep your driving record clean with the help of a good lawyer. Word of advice to anyone caught driving under the influence, refuse all tests and say absolutely nothing to the officers. They begin taping you as soon as they pull behind your vehicle, as well as when you are riding to the station. They also tape you when you arrive and will try to scare you into taking a breath test at the station. DO NOT DO IT! Also, make your first call to your lawyer, he will bail you out. :)

I'm all for this one! I'm a law abiding citizen who has nothing to hide, therefore I say, go for it!

Now, all kidding aside, yes I was kidding before. This law only makes people feel safer, it will not stop drunk driving. The check points can't be everywhere at all times. The police dept can't even keep up with the crime that is running rampant through this town now, how are they going to man checkpoints everyday on every part of town? The only thing we can do to keep us safe on the road is to keep our eyes open & drive defensively. Pay attention to the other cars around you, if you see some fool driving like an idiot, get away from them.

The first time someone other than a white male is pulled over, lawsuits will fly. What if you are in a hurry home, something terrible happened/you have to pee really bad & you get the nod to be pulled over? If you tell them you are not drunk & they don't believe you, can they force a field sobriety test on you? If you refuse, can they arrest you & haul you in? Too many what ifs for my tastes.

I don't want to be killed by a drunk driver, I also don't want to be killed in a drive by gone wrong, robbed, raped, attacked by a vicious dog, have my child abducted, etc. There are no check points for any of those scenarios that I am aware of. We can't go through life fat, dumb & happy expecting the government or the police to make sure something tragic doesn't befall us. We need to take some of that responsibility upon ourselves by being ever vigilant about the people & things around us. We have grown up without the government wrapping us in bubble wrap, but our kids haven't. If we start allowing the government to intervene on our behalf on every single issue, our kids will never know how to think or take care of themselves. Then, our country as we know it, will be no more. To me, it's a no brainer, it just ain't worth it.

My God!, What is up with you so called adults talking like children!. You insult the way people type! Well I myself think that its High time to take a good look in the mirror. Who are You?, Are you Proud of your behaviour? Are you setting good examples for our youth?. I can tell that not One of you has taken the time out of your busy Cyper insult day, to Look at these websites where these kids are Killing themselves As we Speak. This section was suppose to be about DWI checkpoints, but what do You do? Talk about Dress Codes .And, Yes Anyone, including these stressed out kids should get the same punishment as an adult, If caught while driving under the influence. I'll say it again,,,these DWI checkpoints Will happen,and those caught,"Whatever the age" Will be punished equally. Do you think that this is a Joke when I talk about self injury? If you do, then you need to think again. See!!! heres a change affecting the adults ,,and what do you do?,,,Whine!. Hey if you want to make all these changes for the kids,,why not make some changes for the adults.What seems to be the problem? You can't take a punch,,after you throw one..? Do you not think that We are part to blame for how our kids are today?. You Reap what You Sow. And To everyone of you who insult,,,I do hope that your getting your Daily thrills.
Oh and by the way,before you begin your childish Insults I'd like to say that I'm a Happy man,,,and married to a Wonderful woman,,and have Great Smart kids. I have a Diploma,,,and a Great Career. Condemn me if you like.

What happens when some of those overly stressed out kids get caught up in the DWI checkpoints? Will they be unconstitutional then? What about when little 16yr old Johhny or Jill gets caught up in a checkpoint with too many other teens in the car & gets his/her license yanked & that is the straw that pushes him/her over the edge & they start up with the self destructive behavior? Then what? Will it be bad then? Or are dress codes the only evil thing in this world?

Sounds like somebody already had one too many. BAN THE SUN. Now thats a great idea. *and I laugh as I sip my Coffee*. Proven fact, We Need the Sun, We don't Need Drunks. I say that whoever is against these checkpoints, then maybe, just maybe their one of those that Do drink and drive. DWI checkpoints, they're coming soon. New dress code,,Dont think so. " If ya gonna get drunk at the bar,,,sleep at the bar".

LOL...Legion, you took the words out of my mouth!!! It's the stress from work & having to comply with all those stupid rules! I can't drink at work, so I must drink as soon as I get off work!! I think I'm gonna quit my job cuz I can't drink, we all should!!! It drives us to drink & drive!!! Our state should not be like a prison, we should be able to express ourselves in any manner we see fit! Let's stop paying our taxes, then those stupid politicians will have to work as Wal-Mart greeters! IT'S JUST NOT FAIR!!!!!

Maybe they wouldn't drive drunk if they weren't under so much stress,wearing a uniform at work and such, ya know............ oops wrong thread.

LOL while we're banning things........

Ban the SUN, it is a proven fact the SUN is responsible for skin cancer.

Ban the SUN!!!!!!!

LOL

I'm all for DWI checkpoints. Get these Drunks off the streets as soon as possible. It breaks No constitutional rights.

youir looking at it the wrong way
1 make alcohol illegal
2 make drugs and tobacco illegal
3 make eating while driving illegal
4 make cell phones illegal at all times not just driving
5 make talking while driving in vehicles illegal
6 make listening to the radio illegal
7 make putting on make up illegal
8 make passengers illegal
with your local city councils help we can all make our lives safer

bighorn, you are mistaken. The license and insurance checkpoints still go on, even here in Victoria. Thanks.

This is not an effective way to get drunks off the highway. For those of you old enough, you will remember the "Liquor Control Board's" efforts in the 60s and 70s when these kinds of checkpoints were done around the local dancehalls like Swiss Alp, New Beliua, Riverside hall, etc. This was ineffective.

More importantly, we must ask ourselves why an effective designated driver program has not been implemented in Texas. This has been attempted and the response given was that it was not supported by the special interest groups, one in particular. We do not any more laws regarding this, especially when they infringe upon the rights of all.

I'm all for it!! I'm a responsible driver and make sure my license and insurance are current, and know when to stop drinking, like everyone who gets behind the wheel should. And if I make a mistake and get caught it's my fault and I should/will suffer the consequences.

I don't see it as infringing on my rights as much as attempting to keep the roads safer for me and my loved ones.

And, as I see it, in the process there will be more illegals, drug trafficing, etc... either caught or diverted away.

It's just the history of why we haven't had the old license checks in years. Courts threw them out years ago.

Perhaps other states have not had suits filed that effectively ended checks points of any kind in Texas. Minority suits were brought citing that setting up a "stop" on a given street could be used to single out a group or minority and was therefore forbidden.

In other states I have been in, sobriety checkpoints were exactly that -- sobriety checkpoints.
Not license checkpoints, not insurance checkpoints. SOBRIETY checkpoints.
Officer: "good evening Sir, have you been drinking?"
Driver: "No, Sir"
Officer: "Well have a good night"