Do you think that DUI checkpoints help reduce DUI/DWI incidents?

Question

My thesis project deals with the enforcement of DUI/DWI laws in New Mexico(USA). Please answer only if you are serious. Thanks!!!!

Answer 1

Not at this time.

1) Law enforcement warns the public that they will be doing DUI crackdowns and tells them the dates and locations they will be done. Why not just hold them and not advertise it? Advertising it provides a means for offenders to avoid those areas. With that being said I do not believe we should eliminate DUI checkpoints because they do serve a good purpose.

2.) The "catch and release" system is in place here in New Mexico. There are too many repeat offenders on the road. Floyd Larson is a perfect example of that.

3.) Law enforcement agencies are understaffed, underbudgeted, and underpaid. There are simply not enough officers to handle the problem children of New Mexico, DUI offenders included.

I don't know if this is the info you are looking for but I hope it helps some. Good luck with your thesis.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am a firm believer that any kind of check point reduces many things, like DUI/DWI, unlicensed, unregisterd, unisured drivers, and spot checks also locate missing persons and wanted subjects. Of course if your an illegal alien or any of the ones I listed, you have a savior in San Elizario, Texas who owns a store and places a sign in front of his store warning people of upcoming police/sheriff checkpoints. "Savior" or look out for criminal organizations???? But either way, checkpoints in my book , do help the public. Yea, it might be a pain to show all your stuff, and maybe many people get tickets or go to jail for DWI/DUI, but you know what, maybe that arrest will be your wakeup call, and maybe they (police) just saved your life or an innocent persons life????

Answer 4

NO