DAYTON -- The Montgomery County OVI Taskforce set up an OVI checkpoint in Dayton near the intersection of Wayne and Wyoming Friday night. But it was very different than others they've held this year because it was a 'No Refusal' checkpoint. That means if you're suspected of driving drunk, you have to take a breathalyzer test, or a judge will issue a warrant for your blood
"I wouldn't have a problem with it but I'm sure there are a few people who would have their feathers ruffled up a little bit," said Abby Aceto of Dayton.
At most checkpoints, if an officer suspects you of driving drunk, you'll be asked to take a breath test. Some drivers refuse to do that, which police say only gets you in even more trouble with the law. But you can't do that at a 'No Refusal' checkpoint.
"It's a very intimidating environment. They basically say you take the breathe test or we're going to force blood out of your body," said DUI defense attorney, Charles Rowland.
If a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer at this checkpoint, a judge and prosecutor are on standby to issue a warrant and require the driver do a blood alcohol test.
"Yes it's legal, but in my opinion, It's un-American. It's something I dont want to see this country continue to do," Rowland said.
"I feel that's definitely something people are going to have a problem with. Especially people who are under the influence are going to get even more mad about it," said Sarah Mosconi of Dayton.
But police say the no refusal checkpoint is necessary to show drivers, they're serious about cracking down on OVI's.
"I wouldn't have a problem with it but I'm sure there are a few people who would have their feathers ruffled up a little bit," said Abby Aceto of Dayton.
At most checkpoints, if an officer suspects you of driving drunk, you'll be asked to take a breath test. Some drivers refuse to do that, which police say only gets you in even more trouble with the law. But you can't do that at a 'No Refusal' checkpoint.
"It's a very intimidating environment. They basically say you take the breathe test or we're going to force blood out of your body," said DUI defense attorney, Charles Rowland.
If a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer at this checkpoint, a judge and prosecutor are on standby to issue a warrant and require the driver do a blood alcohol test.
"Yes it's legal, but in my opinion, It's un-American. It's something I dont want to see this country continue to do," Rowland said.
"I feel that's definitely something people are going to have a problem with. Especially people who are under the influence are going to get even more mad about it," said Sarah Mosconi of Dayton.
But police say the no refusal checkpoint is necessary to show drivers, they're serious about cracking down on OVI's.
