Fullerton, Orange County - Before you go out this weekend here is a heads up of two DUI checkpoints we know of in Orange County.
On Friday evening Buena Park Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Beach Blvd and Stanton between 7 p.m until 3 a.m.
On Saturday in Westminster a DUI checkpoint will take place between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the area of Westminster Blvd and Edwards Street.
[UPDATE: If you know of any other DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties please let us know on our Facebook page.]
A question commonly asked to Orange County DUI attorney experts, "If I see a DUI checkpoint can I legally turnaround without being pulled over?"
Fullerton DUI attorney Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.
Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.
Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're DUI, or if you have some issue with your car like a taillight out expect to be pulled over.
Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.
Orange County DUI attorney Guisti also points out that if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.
If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.
