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Roadblocks

Michigan v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444 (1990).

Drunk driving roadblocks are constitutional as long as conducted

according to pre-set guidelines which limits discretion and

arbitrariness of officers involved with respect to which vehicles are

stopped.

Indianapolis v. Edmond, 531 U.S. 32 (2000).

Roadblocks conducted for purposes of drug interdiction are

unconstitutional since the purpose behind such roadblocks is

general crime control and not to take dangerous motorists off road.

Illinois v. Lidster, 540 U.S. 419 (2004).

Informational roadblock that sought the assistance of motorists in

the area of a hit and run fatality is constitutional.

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