Generally, the answer is no, although there are some exceptions as there is with every rule. Typically, an officer needs probable cause to believe you are intoxicated or violated the law in order to pull you over. This can be anything from swerving to failing to wear your seatbelt. An improper stop is one of the ways DUI defense attorneys are able to defeat a DUI charge. If an officer fails to stop a vehicle for a legitimate reason, any subsequent evidence acquired by the police is inadmissable in court. One exception to this rule is a roadblock setup by law enforcement to specifically target drunk drivers. The courts have ruled that as long as the roadblock is dsigned for that specific purpose and stop vehicle at a random and rountine pattern, these roadblocks are legal.
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