Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Chicago law enforcement uses a variety of tools to detect and deter impaired driving, and one of the most visible is the DUI checkpoint. Also called sobriety checkpoints, these temporary roadblocks allow officers to stop vehicles according to a set pattern and look for signs of alcohol or drug impairment.
While some drivers question whether this type of stop is even legal, the truth is that DUI checkpoints are allowed in Illinois — but only under strict conditions. If those conditions are not met, any evidence collected at the stop can be challenged and possibly excluded in court.
