They are good and bad, but more bad than good.
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Originally Posted by Rick Lee
And did you know you can also refuse field sobriety tests? In fact, you should ALWAYS refuse them, as the cops are by then just collecting evidence against you. Don't help them. They have usually decided to arrest you before they even ask you to perform the tests.
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NO, you specifically do NOT refuse.
"I am not refusing the breathalyzer/field sobriety test etc. Before I consent to this I wish to speak to my attorney."
If you refuse, you can lose your license for a year, depending on the local laws.
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Originally Posted by Noah930
Huh? That is patently false.
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No sir, 100% true. These checkpoints are often announced in advance, so you can choose a different route. On the roadside smog check I mentioned earlier, when I went home for lunch, I just turned right a block before it. This allowed me to avoid the possibility that I would be in the position where I would have to tell the Highway Patrolman to pound sand when he asked me to submit to the random harrasment.