California DUI checkpoints may be subject to stricter rulesby Guy Kilty, September 16th, 2011  If Santa Rosa Assemblyman Michael Allen manages to get his bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown, local police may soon face stricter rules in exercising their DUI checkpoints, the Press Democrat reports. According to the news source, Bill AB1389 was given a 48-to-25 final approval in a recent Assembly meeting, and is now on its way to Governor Brown. The bill would establish a regulated set of standards for how DUI checkpoints would be allowed to operate across California. A 1987 Supreme Court ruling stated that checkpoints would only be allowed if certain factors were met, but the proposed bill would make several changes to the Court's decision. Under the new law, police would have to provide notice of the checkpoint at least 48 hours prior to its operation, and will also allow drivers to avoid the checkpoint by making a legal turn before the checkpoint, the media outlet stated. DUI checkpoints, such as the one San Mateo police have announced will take place on Friday, September 15, allow police officers to check for motorists driving under the influence, and regularly end in several DUI arrests, according to the San Mateo Patch. All content on Accidents.com is for informational purposes only and is NOT intended as legal or medical advice. Please seek advice from a professional on any related topics.
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