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cleanhippie

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4. I have used this approach before with positive results, but with one addition.

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Sat Mar 10, 2012, 11:56 AM

Mar 2012

I add a bit to my response which is "Officer, am I being detained or am I free to go?"

That forces the officer to make a decision about my status. If I am being detained, s/he must explain why, or let me go.

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Police checkpoint motorist refusal (youtube)--Your opinions? [View all] Indiana Mar 2012 OP

They let him go because it was obvious he was not impaired..I'm guessing and they didn't monmouth Mar 2012 #1

Interesting approach...probably only worked because he appeared sober. Atman Mar 2012 #2

Key question...Am I free to go? CAPHAVOC Mar 2012 #3

I have used this approach before with positive results, but with one addition. cleanhippie Mar 2012 #4

I like your approach.. rexcat Mar 2012 #5