Genuinely curious. Why are subjective field sobriety tests still done in the US versus roadside saliva drug tests or breathalysers for alcohol.
this post was submitted on 18 Dec 2023
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Same reason why "open container laws" are a thing, where you can be found guilty for a DUI even if you didn't drink anything, if they find an opened alcoholic beverage in your car.
Or why they can bust you for DUI when you were not driving but just sleeping in your car.
Because it's one of the tools of law makers and police to criminalize as many people as possible and use selective enforcement to punish certain groups.
Don't forget for them to also let you off the hook if you know someone or are important (and like you).
Easier for the cops to detain people
Saliva would require a warrant, but they can require a breathalyzer test without a warrant. Breathalyzers need to be regularly calibrated, so it could partly be laziness in that regard. But I'm pretty sure it's mostly because they want to prove you are not safe to drive regardless of your blood alcohol content. The longer the stop, the more opportunity there is to find something against you.
I watched that whole damn video and there was no freakout. It's just a sad woman being cooperative.
You need to post some videos. If you can take the time to comment that it's not a freak out, you can one up it by providing one.
Unfortunately, I can barely keep up with daily life, so aside from me being a mod here and there, I mostly rely on you helpful people for the good stuff.
Totally get it, then go easy on the posters or post one for every negative comment.
I believe in discussion without requirements, but thank you for the suggestion.