Institute of Police Technology and Management

University of North Florida

Sobriety (DWI) Checkpoint

Introduction
 Course Outline
 TrafficControl Regulations
 Checkpoint Uses
 Paperwork
 Sovereign Immunity & Liability
 Checkpoint Location
 Operational Plan
 Checkpoint Operations Requirements
 Low Level Size &. Regular Size Checkpoints
 After Action Report
Question: Why do most agencies don’t
conduct DUI Checkpoints?
 Lack of Resources (Manpower, Equipment,
Logistics, etc.…)
 Strain on Resources
 Liability
 Too Hard

Low Manpower Checkpoints can be done with min. resources

Are Checkpoint Necessary?
 Recommended Reading
STATE OF FLORIDA, Petitioner, v. RONALD DEAN JONES, Respondent

No. 66,373

Supreme Court of Florida

483 So. 2d 433; 1986 Fla. LEXIS 1669; 11 Fla. L. Weekly 67

STATE OF FLORIDA, Petitioner,
v.
February 20, 1986

PRIOR HISTORY: [**1]

RONALD DEAN JONES,
Application for Review of the Decision of the District Court of Appeal - Certified Great Respondent
Public Importance, Second District - Case No. 83-2547.

COUNSEL: Jim Smith, Attorney General and William I. Munsey, Jr., Assistant Attorney
General, Tampa, Florida, for Petitioner.

Walter O. Hobbs, II of Harry M. Hobbs, P.A., Tampa, Florida, for Respondent.

No. 66,373
JUDGES: McDonald, Boyd, C.J., and Adkins, Overton, Ehrlich and Shaw, JJ., concur.

OPINION BY: McDONALD

Supreme Court of Florida
OPINION: [*434] The Second District Court of Appeal has certified the following
question as being one of great public importance:
Can a warrantless temporary roadblock which is established to apprehend persons driving
while under the influence of alcohol and which stops automobiles without any articulable
suspicion of illegal activity produce constitutionally permissible arrests?
483 So. 2d 433; 1986 Fla. LEXIS
1669; 11 Fla. L. Weekly 67
Jones v. State, 459 So.2d 1068, 1081 (Fla. 2d DCA 1984). This Court has jurisdiction
pursuant to article V, section 3(b)(4), Florida Constitution. We answer in the affirmative,
but, based on the record in this case, approve the result reached by the district court. February 20, 1986
The City of Tampa Police Department arrested Jones for driving while under the [**2]
influence of alcoholic beverages (DUI), a violation of section 316.193, Florida Statutes
(1981). The Tampa police established a roadblock on July 4, 1982, at about 2:30 a.m. for
the admitted purpose of apprehending DUI drivers. The police blocked the three
northbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway to form a funnel, requiring all traffic to travel
in one lane and to pass an officer stationed on the roadway. That officer had instructions
to stop every fifth automobile during heavy traffic and every third automobile during
light traffic. The officer directed the stopped cars off the roadway into a parking lot. Five
police officers stationed in the parking lot determined if the drivers were DUI. Jones
 Traffic Control Regulations

 The Federal Highway Administration sets forth a

set of standards that are adopted nationally called
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD)
 In Florida, as well as other States, the Department
of Transportation sets the standards for roadway
design, maintenance, construction and traffic zone
control.
 Related Web Sites
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/DS/12/STDs.shtm

http//:mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

2009 Edition with

revision dated 2012)
Reference Material

National Safety Council

1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201
(630) 285-1121
1997 by the National Safety
Council
Reference Material

NHTSA:
Low Staffing Sobriety
Checkpoints
 Required Training
The FDOT requires all persons involved in
Maintenance of Traffic to be certified. This
requirement went into effect Jan. 1, 2002.
There are 2 levels of required certification:
1. Basic – This is for the personnel responsible for
actually setting up the traffic control plan
2. Advanced – this is for the personnel assigned to
designing and reviewing the traffic control plan.
The Good News:
Law Enforcement personnel are exempt from
this requirement.
 Safety is the Priority !!

Your Traffic Control Plan is important!

• The Safety of everyone involved should
be your first priority.
• This includes both the Checkpoint
personnel and the motoring public
entering your checkpoint.
• By having a plan, both your agency’s and
your liability will be minimized.
Checkpoint Overview
 Various Uses of Checkpoints?
1. Sobriety (DWI) Checkpoint
2. Driver’s License Checks
3. Vehicle Safety Inspections
4. Fugitive Recovery
5. Immigration Checkpoint
6. Disaster Recovery: re-entry checkpoint for area
residents returning after a natural or man-made
disaster – (ie: Hurricane activity in recent years has
made these checks vital.
Liability
 Sovereign Immunity
• A government’s (State, County, & Municipality)
sovereign immunity to $ 250,000.

• Above that, any award requires the legislative

approval of the Florida State House & Senate.

• Therefore we are not immune: we must follow

adopted standards and practices to limit our
liability exposure.
Legal Implications
 Legal Implications
• As fines and penalties increase for
DWI / DUI and the impact that they
have on personal life, defense
attorney’s seek ways to have our
checkpoints invalidated.
• Defense attorney’s are routinely
requesting the entire operations
plan, after action report, arrest log,
etc…. and then will have their
experts review them to find ways of
invalidating the operation and open
the door for getting the case
dismissed & law suits.
 Liability
• Reasonable Person – This is the person by which
standards are set.
• Contributory Negligence – This means that some
act or omission on the part of someone contributed
to their own damages. Failing to meet the
“Reasonable Person” standard would be
contributory towards your own liability
• Comparative Negligence – This means that there
is some negligence on the part of both sides.
I don’t know about you but this sign has some safety concerns.
Remember we are trying to limit liability.
 Then what do we have to do?
• We must take every precaution to avoid the
creation of unreasonable risks – particularly at
night when DWI checkpoints are being conducted.
• We need to ensure that we are following all
Statutes, Regulations and Procedures.
• This includes items such as the MUTCD (Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the
FDOT Standards.
 Standard Requirements
• The MUTCD is adopted by title 23, United States
Code, Section 109(d) and Title 23, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 655.603, and is approved as the
national standard for designing, applying, and
planning traffic control devices.

• Any violation of these standards or practices

constitutes an act of negligence.
 Standard Requirements
 Florida Statute §316.0745 requires that the FDOT adopt a
uniform set of traffic standards for statewide use.

 By Rule 14-15.010, Florida Administrative Code, the

FDOT adopts the MUTCD to comply with §316.0745.

 F.S. §316.0745(4) requires that all traffic control devices

be certified by the FDOT.

 F.S. §316.006 states that traffic control devices must

comply with §316.0745 for enforcement.
What do you think? Standard?
Really!!! Not Quite…
 Sovereign Immunity Summary

• Follow the standards and improve from there.

• Keep accurate records (ie: DWI Checkpoint

Package).

• Document your actions and plan.

• Utilize all the expertise you have available.

 SELECTING
A
CHECKPOINT LOCATION
You need to show a demonstrated Need:

DUI Traffic Crashes

DUI Traffic Fatalities
DUI Arrests

NOTE:
Improper Use of a checkpoint: Using a DUI
Checkpoint in an area to meet a different goal.
When selecting a location we need
to consider minimizing the
disruption of the flow of traffic
(ie: congestion), safety, etc….
and getting the motorist back on
his/her way safely onto the
roadway.
NOT RECOMMENDED

ONE WAY
ONE WAY
 CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI / TRAFFIC CHECKPOINT
VEHICLE SELECTION SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES

The selection of vehicles to be stopped at this DUI / Traffic Checkpoint will adhere to the following
guidelines:

The “CHUTE METHOD” will be utilized to channel vehicles from the roadway into a contact area. Note:
We will be checking vehicles traveling eastbound on the NE 79 Street.

All traffic will be directed into one traffic lane. A second lane, separated by flares or reflective traffic safety
cones, will be designated as the contact area for the officers on the “contact line.”

The “Traffic Control Officer,” or his designee, will stop all traffic at the start of the chute when operation
begins. Traffic Control Officer will be responsible for directing traffic into the checkpoint while maintaining a
safe and orderly flow. He will direct the predetermined number of vehicles into the chute without exception
until the chute is filled and then allow the rest traffic to flow freely. The Traffic Control Officer will also
maintain an accurate count of the number of vehicles diverted into the Sobriety Checkpoint. The number of
vehicles directed into the checkpoint will be pre-determined prior to the commencement of the checkpoint.
For this checkpoint ten vehicles at a time will be brought into the chute.

Once in the chute, the lead motorist vehicle will be directed to the beginning of the contact line and where a
Copies of this form
stop sign is located. The vehicle will then be directed to stop. The contact line officers will then make
contact with the drivers of the vehicles in the chute to determine if they have a driver’s license and to
observe if any indications of impairment are visible. The contact with the driver should approximately
average 30-45 seconds. See Assignment Section of this report for the duties of the Contact Line Officer. All
is given to every
personnel will take enforcement action on any Florida criminal or traffic law violation, which are personally
observed. All personnel will be responsible for all summons and arrest procedures if violations are
identified. If the contact between the officer and driver needs to be extended due to a traffic violation,
irregularity, and/or further investigation needs to be conducted, the driver will be directed to pull his/her
officer / PSA
vehicle to the side where a more extensive investigation can be conducted by the contact officer and
corrective action taken. Under no circumstances will a driver suspected of DUI be allowed to drive his
vehicle into the processing area. Violators suspected of DUI shall be directed to step out of their vehicle
and taken to the staging area where an officer will conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s).
working the
If the violator is arrested for DUI, then he/she will be taken to the BAT Mobile for DUI processing. At the
conclusion of the initial contact, the vehicles in the chute will be permitted to depart and exit the staging
area. When the last vehicle has cleared the chute, or it is clear that the last vehicle is clearing the chute, the
checkpoint
“Traffic Control Officer”, or his designee, will stop all traffic and repeat the process in the same manner.

If at any time the traffic flow becomes so hindered as to become a hazard or major inconvenience for
motorists, traffic flow will be permitted to flow unhindered until the congestion has eased and it is safe once
again to resume checkpoint operations. Motorists who elect to avoid the checkpoint are permitted to do so
unless an officer has reasonable suspicion to believe a crime has been or is being committed.

On Day __Wednesday Date ___February 19, 2014 ___

Location: NE 79 St & NE 3 CT (Eastbound on NE 79 ST) to be directed into the chute, and stopped, will be
dependent on the variables listed above.

Lt. Alejandro Oliva _/_5366_ Sgt. Luis Taborda / 6914_ __

Checkpoint Commander IBM # Checkpoint Supervisor IBM#

DRE Detail, DUI Checkpoint Form #I / Revised: 12/07

Keys to Selecting A Good Location

1. Visibility
2. Lighting
3. Space
 Visibility
• First, you need to select an area that is free of
geometrical obstructions such as curves or hills.

• Motorists approaching the checkpoint need to have

a clear view of everything going on in front of
them. This minimizes driver confusion.

• You don’t want a “hidden” back-up to create an

abrupt situation for a motorist (ie: Around a curve
or crest of a hill).
• The 2nd point to consider for visibility is the roadway
type. What on-street obstructions are going to create
problems for you?
• Is there on-street parking or intervening streets?
• Is it a divided highway or un-divided?
• Is there curb & gutter?
• How many lanes are there in each direction?
• The 3rd point to consider for visibility is: What are the
traffic speeds and volumes?
• Traffic speeds will impact driver behavior and
expectation as the approach your checkpoint. It also
increases your checkpoint zone because the length of
zone is directly proportional to travel speed.
• High volumes can create serious congestion and back-
up for your checkpoint. It can also increase the risk of
rear-end crashes.
• Too Low Volumes and you’re bored!
 Lighting
• What kind of lighting do you for your checkpoint?
(Street Lighting vs. Portable Lighting)
• First, you need to consider the ambient lighting
around your site. This can be from the moon,
Street Sodium Vapor Lighting or the parking lot
lighting.
• Be sure to check you ambient lighting at night
before you design you checkpoint plan (ie:
Reconnoiter the area before you decide on the
location).
• 2nd What permanent lighting do you have available
to you?
• Are there streetlights or other light sources
permanently placed to aid you.
• It is important that the motorist sees you in
addition to everything else in the zone.
• There should be enough lighting to be as safe as if
you were working in the daylight.
• Finally, what supplemental lighting do you need to
bring in?
• You can rent or borrow lighting towers from a
variety of locations.
• You need to make sure in planning stages that you
have enough supplemental lighting.
• While determining locations for supplemental
lighting, remember that they are run off of a
generator and can be very noisy.
 Adequate Space
• You must select a site that has enough space to
meet your needs.
• You need to consider your advance warning area,
transition area, activity area and the termination
area (end zone).
• In addition, you need to consider your out of the
roadway space. Where will you perform the actual
checks? Park agency vehicles? Towing Area,
Investigation area, CP Area, Media Area, etc….
 Operational
Plan
IPTM - DUI Checkpoint Class
 DUI CHECKPOINT
EVERY VEHICLE METHOD
VS.
CHUTE METHOD
VS.
EVERY ? VEHICLE METHOD
Which ever method you chose, it must be pre-determined
and spelled out in the operational plan.
Traffic Control
Officer at end of the
contact line

Every
Vehicle
Method

Traffic Control
Officer at beginning
of the checkpoint
Traffic Control
Officer at end of the
contact line

Chute
Method
Traffic Control
Officer at beginning
of the contact line

Traffic Control
Officer at beginning
of the checkpoint
 Posted Speed Limit

 The posted speed limit will be used to determine

your traffic control features such as taper lengths.

 Diagram: NTS (Not to Scale).

 Diagram Showing Traffic Control

 The site diagram should include the location of

traffic control / checkpoint devices.
 This includes: Traffic cones or barricades, traffic
signs, variable message signs, advance law
enforcement vehicles, pursuit vehicles, etc.;
 All of the checkpoint zones;
 Escape Route
 If appropriate, your diagram or checkpoint
plan should show the “escape route” that
motorists can utilize to lawfully avoid the
checkpoint.
Traffic Control Plan
Design Standard References

• Florida Department of
Transportation – Design
Standards

• Federal Highway
Administration’s Manual
On Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD)
 Starting the Plan
• In a work zone (ie: Checkpoint Operation Area), it
is important to remember that motorists are
encountering an unusual condition.

• An effective zone enhances safety both to the

motorists and to the people working (ie: LEO’s)
the checkpoint.

• Your traffic control plan must adhere to accepted

standards.
 Safety
• As stated earlier, Traffic Safety should be your
highest priority.
• A detailed traffic control plan should be
developed and documented.
• Traffic movement should be inhibited as little
as possible.
• Motorists should be guided through the zone in
a clear manner.
 Checkpoint Areas
• Advance Warning Area • Activity Area
• Transition Area • Termination Area
WORK ZONE (CHECKPOINT)
 Advance Warning Area
• This is the area where drivers are warned of what
to expect ahead.

• The length of the advance warning area is

dependent upon vehicle speed. The higher the
speed, the longer the reaction time.
Advance Warning Area - Diagram
Stopping Distance
 Transition Area
• This is the area where the driver’s path is
redirected. The driver must either merge into an
adjacent lane or encounter merging traffic.

• It is important that tapers in this area be properly

set-up and designed for the speed.
Transition Area - Diagram
 Activity Area
• This is the area where the actual work occurs
• Work Space – This is the portion of the work zone
set aside for the actual checkpoint activity.
• Traffic Space – This is the area that the traffic
travels through the activity area.
• Buffer Space – This is the optional area that
provides additional protection between workers
and motor vehicles. There are 2 Types:
Longitudinal and Lateral.
Activity Area - Diagram
• Longitudinal Buffer Space – This is the space in
advance of the work zone. It is additional space
placed between the Transition Area and the Work
Area.
• Lateral Buffer Space – This is the space between
the actual Work Space and the Traffic Space.
• Incident Management Vehicle Storage Space –
This is the space where vehicles are stored. This
would include law enforcement vehicles, Mobile
Command Posts and impound areas.
 Termination Area

• This is the area where traffic is allowed to return to

normal traffic flow.

• The end “Work Zone” sign should be used to let

motorists know that they have left the zone. This
sign is optional.
Termination Area - Diagram
 Tapers

• Tapers occur in the Transition Area and

sometimes in the Termination Area.

• Tapers either merge traffic or shift lanes.

• .
Taper Tables
Taper Table (Cont.)
Equipment
MOT Equipment
MOT Equipment
MOT Equipment – Cont.

36” Double Reflective Cones

MOT Equipment – Cont.

Not Good!!!
 Officer (Worker) Safety
• Work areas present temporary and changing
conditions that are unexpected to drivers. They
also create situations that are more confusing to
drivers. This creates higher degrees of
vulnerability for workers near the roadway.

• Clothing – Workers are exposed to traffic should

be attired in bright reflective clothing such as
traffic vests. The 2009 MUTCD adopts the
standards for reflective clothing.
Personal Protective Gear
 Personal Protective Gear
2009 MUTCD Section 6D.03:
B. Standard:
All workers, including emergency responders, within the
right-of-way who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles
using the highway for purposes of travel) or to work
vehicles and construction equipment within the TTC
zone shall wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets
the Performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of the
ANSI/ISEA 107–2004 publication entitled “American
National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
and Headwear” (see Section 1A.11), or equivalent
revisions, and labeled as meeting the ANSI 107-2004
standard performance for Class 2 or 3 risk exposure,
except as provided in Paragraph 5. A person designated
by the employer to be responsible for worker safety shall
make the selection of the appropriate class of garment.
 Personal Protective Gear
Option
Emergency and incident responders and law
enforcement personnel within the TTC zone may
wear high visibility safety apparel that meets the
performance requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 207-
2006 publication entitled “American National
Standard for High - Visibility Public Safety Vests”
(see Section 1A.11), or equivalent revisions, and
labeled as ANSI 207-2006, in lieu of ANSI/ISEA
107-2004 apparel.
 Personal Protective Gear
2009 MUTCD – 6D.03
Standard:
When uniformed law enforcement personnel
are used to direct traffic, to investigate crashes,
or to handle lane closures, obstructed
roadways, and disasters, high-visibility safety
apparel as described in this Section shall be
worn by the law enforcement personnel.
High Visibility Safety Apparel
High Visibility Safety Apparel
Portable Changeable Message Signs
• Also known as variable message signs (VMS)

• They are important to providing a variety of

messages to motorists.

• They should be used 500 to 800 feet in advance of

work zones and 1.5 to 2 miles in advance of zones
which are complex and require unexpected
maneuvers.
Changeable Message Signs
 Changeable
Message
Electronic Sign

aka

Variable
Message Sign
(VMS)
 Arrow Boards
• Arrow Boards are used to provide directional
information to motorists.

• Arrow Boards are used in conjunction with

appropriate signs, barricades and other traffic
control devices.
 Plan Summary
• As of January 1, 2002, traffic control plans must
be certified by an FDOT Certified MOT Engineer.
• Utilize local supporting agencies to have your plan
developed and approved:
• Local FDOT Office;
• Local Traffic Engineering Office; or
• Local Public Works Department.

• Develop a checklist of all necessary equipment

and have necessary maintenance performed.
 CHECKLIST
Miami Police Department
Traffic Unit Intoxilyzer 8000R Breath Testing Device: Amount: _______
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

NW 1 AVE & 10 ST Portable lighting: Amount: _______

March 19, 2015
Marked Police car(s) on roadway: Amount: _______
Rodolfo Llanes
Chief of Police
Police Vehicle with Public Address System: Amount: ________
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Logistics:
Vehicles that enter
Digital or Handheld the(Clicker)
Counter checkpoint must be counted. Cooler with Ice
Water Bottles / Soda’s / Etc…
Warning signs
Sobriety Checkpoint Ahead The following support vehicles are to be utilized:
Reduce Speed Ahead
Prepare to Stop Breath Alcohol Testing (B.A.T.) Mobile
Stop Signs
One or Two Lane Road Ahead (Merge)
Variable Message Sign (VMS) Traffic Unit Equipment Trailer with Cones, Tables, and Traffic Signs

Flares, fuses, or similar devices Traffic Unit Pickup

D.O.T. approved 36 inch with double reflective ring Traffic Cones Traffic Unit Equipment Van
Tables and Chairs
THI Van
Flex Cuffs
Prisoner Transport Van
Forms/Paperwork & Materials
L.P.R. (License Plate Reader) Vehicle
Arrest Affidavits
Arrest Affidavits (continuation)
K-9 Unit
Arrest Affidavits (SFST Page)
Field Interview (F.I. Cards)
Property Receipts / Inventory Sheets (Tow Sheets) Police Motorcycles
DUI Form (Page 1 of 2)
DUI Form (Page 2 of 2) Others: __________________________________________________________
DHSMV Refusal Forms
Evidence / Personal Property Plastic Bags
Evidence Tape
Plastic Bags for Collecting Prisoner Personal Effects & Evidence
_______________________________________ _______________________________
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 Check-Point Set-up
• Have your plan and be prepared to review.
• Gather all of the equipment on the checklist.
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper working
order. This includes routine checks during the
checkpoint.
• Mark locations for equipment on the roadway in
advance of setting up.
 Installation

• Layout the equipment on the shoulder prior to

installation.
• Remember all of your safety rules (due care).
• Inspect the installation.
• Document that you followed the plan. Video is
extremely useful.
• Start at the beginning of the zone for proper setup.
 Maintenance & Cleanup
• Keep to your plan (Remember Discovery).

• Routinely have someone inspect the zone to make

sure that all signs & devices are still in place and
all electromechanical devices are functioning
properly.

• Clean Up: Take your zone done by starting in the

termination area and working backwards.
PAPERWORK
 Authorization Form
Miami Police Department
Traffic Unit
DUI Sobriety Checkpoint
March 19, 2015
Rodolfo Llanes
Chief of Police

AUTHORIZATION

Officers in the Traffic Unit are hereby authorized to conduct D.U.I Checkpoints during nighttime hours on

___ Thursday, March 19, 2014

(Date)
_ at NE 1 AVENUE & 10 STREET_
(Location)
in the City of Commander and
Miami. All personnel participating in the checkpoints will be responsible for following the procedures
outlined in the “Sobriety Checkpoint’s S.O.P.” and in the “Supplemental Guidelines” on the specific method
Operations
of selecting motorist.

Contingency Plan Location will be Traffic Enforcement Saturation Patrol.

Supervisor of the
This authorization authorizes A/Lt. L. Taborda & Sgt. M. Dell Amico to coordinate and conduct a D.U.I. /
Traffic Checkpoint.
Checkpoint

___________________________________
Special Operations Section Commander Staff Officer – Major
or above Signature

DRE Detail / DUI Checkpoint Form #8 / Revised: 11/01

Use of “Fair DUI” flyer at DUI/sobriety checkpoints
Use of “Fair DUI” flyer at DUI/sobriety checkpoints
Use of “Fair DUI” flyer at DUI/sobriety checkpoints
“I am not required to hand you my license - §322.15.”
The back of the flyer also informs the user to “Show them your
license, registration and insurance through the window,” and that
“You are required to ‘display’ them, but you don’t have to hand them
over. So don’t open your window.” This seems to be the most
questionable part of the flyer, and the issue that will most certainly
only be resolved through litigation. Pursuant to Fla. Stat.
322.15(1), every driver “shall have his or her driver license, which
must be fully legible with no portion of such license faded, altered,
mutilated, or defaced, in his or her immediate possession at all times
when operating a motor vehicle and shall present or submit the
same upon demand of a law enforcement officer or an
authorized representative of the department.” The statute,
effective July 1, 2014, amended the word “display” to “present or
submit,” in addition to allowing a licensee to submit a digital proofer
of driver license in lieu of a physical license.
Use of “Fair DUI” flyer at DUI/sobriety checkpoints
“I am not required to hand you my license - §322.15.”
(Cont.)
Nevertheless, the statute, as amended on July 1, 2014, requires the
driver “present or submit” their license to the officer. This would
seem to indicate that the driver must give his or her license to the
officer, not just display it through the window.

A driver who fails to obey the lawful orders of an officer at a

DUI/sobriety checkpoint may be in violation of Fla. Stat. 316.072 –
Obedience to and effect of traffic laws. Fla. Stat. 316.072(3) states
that it is unlawful and a misdemeanor of the second degree for any
person willfully to fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order
or direction of any law enforcement officer. This would include
any officer at a DUI/sobriety checkpoint. Be aware that, although
it has been argued in the past, Fla. Stat. 316.072(3) is not limited
to orders given in emergency situations.
Use of “Fair DUI” flyer at DUI/sobriety checkpoints

“I am not required to hand you my license - §322.15.”

(Cont.)

The driver may also be in violation of Fla. Stat. 843.02 –

Resisting officer without violence to his or her person, if the driver
resists, obstructs, or opposes any officer in the execution of legal
process or one who is in the lawful execution of a legal duty, without
offering or doing violence to the person of the officer.
Use of “Fair DUI” flyer at DUI/sobriety checkpoints
“Please put any ticket under windshield wiper.”
Pursuant Fla. Stat. 318.14(2), for all infractions, other than those
that require a mandatory hearing under Fla. Stat. 318.19, 316.1001 or
any other criminal traffic violation listed in Chapter 316, “the officer
must certify by electronic, electronic facsimile, or written
signature that the citation was delivered to the person cited.”
“This certification is prima facie evidence that the person cited was
served with the citation.” The flyer seems to suggest to the user that
the user has the ability to tell the officer how that officer shall certify
that the citation was delivered upon the individual cited. There is no
legal basis for this. It is the officer, not the driver, that determines
how the officer will certify that the citation has been delivered to
the driver. If a citation is issued, it would be the decision of the
citing officer whether placing the citation under the windshield wiper
would constitute delivery to the person cited, such that it would meet
the certification of delivery requirement under the statute.
 OPERATIONAL PLAN
Miami Police Department
Traffic Unit
DUI Sobriety Checkpoint
March 19, 2015
Rodolfo Llanes
Chief of Police

SITUATION

The sobriety checkpoint is a law enforcement controlled roadblock, which is designed to heighten
public awareness to the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs.
How The primarily focus of this operation will be on driver’s who choose to drive under the influence of
alcohol and / or other harmful substances and to promote awareness of safe driving. The goal of
this plan this operation is to adopt a zero tolerance policy for the possession of any quantity of alcohol,
chemical, or control substance found in the possession of any such person as prohibited by law;
to identify, apprehend and incarcerate any person who is operating a vehicle impaired and to
came deter those who might otherwise attempt to drive while under the influence.

Secondly, this operation will also focus on the detection of improper or unsafe vehicle violations,
about seat belt and child restraint violations, driving while license suspended or revoked, and any other
violation under Florida State Law accordance with Florida State Statue Chapters 316, 320, and
322.

Lastly, the enforcement of any other criminal violations committed in violation of Florida Statute.

On Thursday, March 19, 2015, the City of Miami Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting
a Multi-Agency D.U.I. Sobriety Checkpoint at NE 1 AVE & 10 ST. In conjunction with the
checkpoint we will also be conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol. This Checkpoint & Saturation
Patrol will be consisting of and with the partnership with other law enforcement agencies
throughout Miami-Dade County, Florida; it will be multi-jurisdictional and working under the
auspice of the mutual aid agreement that all jurisdictions are part thereof. We will be providing
high visibility in an effort to reduce serious automobile crashes.

MISSION

It is the mission of the Traffic Unit to uphold the finest traditions of the City of Miami Police
Department in providing a continuing effort to reduce alcohol and drug related traffic offenses by
removing impaired drivers from our roadways. At the same time, we will be increasing the
perception of the risk of apprehension for those who might decide to drive while impaired by
alcohol and /or drugs. This is also part of the City of Miami Police Department’s enforcement Red
Light / Green Light initiative to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries by strict enforcement of
Florida’s Traffic Laws. This operation is in conjunction with the “Buckle Up Florida – Click It or
Ticket, “Let’s Eliminate Aggressive Driving (LEAD), and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”
programs. Officers will be on alert to apprehend motorists who are driving impaired and ticket
 Briefing Sign-In All members participating
1MIAMI POLICE DEPT. / DRE Detail in the roadside safety check
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT BRIEFING
DATE: MARCH 19, 2015 TIME: 2000 CONDUCTED BY: SGT. M. DELL AMICO #1465 are required to attend a
All members participating in the roadside safety check are required to attend a pre-operation and post-
operation briefing. The following verification shall be implemented to document each of the briefings:
( ) Pre-operation briefing attendance. I have received and read a copy of the checkpoint
pre-operation and post-
operational guidelines and understood all portions contained there in.

Rank NAME (Please print) I.D. # AGENCY SIGNATURE

operation briefing. The
First MI. Last NAME
1. SGT. LUIS TABORDA 6914
MIAMI
POLICE
following verification shall
2. MIAMI

3.
SGT.

SGT.
MARIO DELL AMICO

LUIS MOLINA
1465

4835
POLICE
MIAMI
POLICE
be implemented to
4.

5.
OFC PEDRO BELTRAN 0345
MIAMI
POLICE
MIAMI
document each of the
OFC. JOSE PASTOR 5533
POLICE
6. OFC. DINOPAUL THOMPSON 7024
MIAMI
POLICE
briefings:
7. MIAMI
OFC. JUANCARLO ERIGOYEN 27907
POLICE
8. MIAMI
PSA ANNISSA HAYES 26089
POLICE
9.

10.
PSA EICHINGER POWELL 27635
MIAMI
POLICE
MIAMI
Pre-operation briefing
PSA ANESTIA PRYCE 28737
POLICE
11.
OFC. JOSEPH KENNEDY 3593
MIAMI
POLICE
attendance.
12. MIAMI

13.
POLICE
MIAMI
I have received and read a
POLICE
14.

15.
MIAMI
POLICE
MIAMI
copy of the checkpoint
16.
POLICE
MIAMI
POLICE
operational guidelines and
17. MIAMI

18.
POLICE
MIAMI
POLICE
understood all portions
( ) Post-operation briefing attendance. (NOTE: Same roster may be used for post-operation
briefing. Please note any deviations in the post-operation attendance on this form or in the post- contained there in.
operation after action report.)
DATE: MARCH 20, 2015 TIME: _____________ PREPARED BY: SGT. M. DELL AMICO
 DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

BRIEFING
SIGN IN SHEET
Officer Activity Sheet MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI CHECKPOINT & SATURATION ACTIVITY SUMMARY

DATE: ______________ DAY: ________ LOCATION (NET AREA): ____________________

OFFICER’S NAME: _____JOHN DOE_______________________________I.D.#___01-8954__ UNIT# __4232_________
(PRINT NAME: First and Last)
OUTSIDE POLICE AGENCY’S NAME:____________NAME OF POLICE AGENCY________________________

ASSIGNMENT(S): Line Officer Saturation Officer; Prisoner Transport; BAT Mobile/BTO;

C.P. Security/39; Towing Detail; C.P. Scribe Ofc. Others: ___________________________________________
LOCATION(S) OF STRIP ENFORCEMENT:

NO. OF MOTORIST DETAINED FOR FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING (SFST’S CONDUCTED): _____7_____

CATEGORY TOTALS CATEGORY TOTALS

DUI ARRESTS 2 WARRANTS (B/W & A/C) [1]
DWLS ARRESTS 1 COMPUTER HITS (4+1) = [5]
NVDL ARRESTS 1 JUVENILES RECOVERED
RECKLESS DRIVING ARRESTS 0 FIELD INTERVIEW CARDS {6}
MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS (Non-Traffic) B/W [1] VEHICLES TOWED 6
OTHER MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC ARRESTS
FELONY ARRESTS
TOTAL ARRESTS
1
0
{6}
CRASH REPORTS
OFFENSE INCIDENT REPORTS
Officers please
SAFETY BELT SUMMONS
CHILD RESTRAINT SUMMONS
2
2
1
GUNS RECOVERED document on
the Tally
UNINSURED MOTORIST SUMMONS DRUGS IMPOUNDED
SPEEDING SUMMONS STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED
(DUI SATURATION PATROL)

DUI SUMMONS 2

Sheet the
NVDL SUMMONS DRE EXAMS CONDUCTED
DWLS SUMMONS {4} BREATH TEST CONDUCTED 2
RECKLESS SUMMONS UNDER 21 - ( 0.02) VIOLATION
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIP VIOLATION 2 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INSPECTED
“MOVE OVER LAW”
OTHER TRAFFIC SUMMONS
(MOVING & NON-MOVING)
0
2 RED LIGHT/GREEN LIGHT
PAMPHLETS DISTRIBUTED
number of
TOTAL TRAFFIC SUMMONS
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING BOXES CHECKED
FROM ABOVE (SATURATION PATROL)
15 DUI EDUCATIONAL
PAMPHLETS DISTRIBUTED
“MOVE OVER LAW” FLYERS
driver’s
NOTE: If you have an arrest in which you are the lead officer, please include the case/report number in the below listed area:
REMARKS / COMMENTS / CONCERNS / SUGGESTIONS / CASE NUMBER / MISC.:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
detained for
INSTRUCTION: ALL PARTICIPATING PERSONNEL AT THE CONCLUSION OF
THE OPERATION MUST COMPLETE IN ITS ENTIRETY THIS TALLY SHEET AND
TURN-IN TO THE DETAIL SUPERVISOR.
SFST testing
Contingency: ___________SATURATION PATROL MODE________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

FAX TO (305) 603-6600
101
 Assignment Sheet The Operational
TRAFFIC UNIT
DUI CHECK POINT Plan will have the
ASSIGNMENT-SHEET
DATE DAY HOURS CHECKPOINT COMMANDER
job description for
each position in the
MARCH 19, 2015 THURSDAY 2000-2400 A/LT. L. TABORDA
RADIO CHANNEL: TRAFFIC CHANNEL CHANNEL 3 MUTUAL AID TAC 2
DUI CHECKPOINT LOCATION NE 1 AVE & 10 ST
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
ROLL CALL TIME SET-UP CREW: 1800 HOURS. ROLL CALL FOR EVERYONE ELSE: 2000 HOURS.
MAIN ROLL CALL LOCATION: CHECKPOINT SITE
checkpoint
POLICE PERSONNEL & ASSIGNMENT

1
UNIT #
620
RANK & NAME
SGT. LUIS TABORDA
IBM
6914
AGENCY
MPD
CHECKPOINT ASSIGNMENT
CHECKPOINT COMMANDER This may have to be
2 630 SGT. MARIO DELL AMICO 1465 MPD CHECKPOINT SUPRV.
3 650 SGT. EDDIE AVILA
SGT. ALEJANDRO ESCOBAR
0222 MPD
CGPD
COMMAND POST SUPRV.
CONTACT LINE SUPRV
modified on the day of the
4 874 A/SGT. JAY GROSSMAN MPD SATURATION PATROL SUPERVISOR
5
6
631
684
OFC. PEDRO BELTRAN
OFC. DINOPAUL THOMPSON
0345
7024
MPD
MPD
BAT MOBILE DRIVER / SET UP (DRE)
TRAFFIC CONTROL OFC. ENTRANCE (N/B)
checkpoint because you
N/A TRAFFIC CONTROL OFC. ENTRANCE (N/B)
7
8
685
683
OFC. WILLIAM MORENO
OFC. JOSEPH KENNEDY
4874
3593
MPD
MPD
SCRIBE / ASSIST CP SUPRV.
LIGHT TOWERS/VMS SIGNS & CONTACT LINE
might have people call in
9 39A OFC. ALEXANDER ONICK 40044 MPD PRISONERS SECURITY & TRANSPORT
10
11
39B
632
OFC. WILLIE EVERETT
OFC. JUANCARLO ERIGOYEN
40896
27907
MPD
MPD
PRISONERS SECURITY & TRANSPORT
TOWING COORDINATOR
sick or a commander from
12 995 PSA ANNISSA HAYES 26089 MPD TOWING / TRAFFIC CONTROL / FLYERS
13
14
991
996
PSA EICHINGER POWELL
PSA ANESTIA PRYCE
27635
28737
MPD
MPD
TOWING / TRAFFIC CONTROL / FLYERS
TOWING / TRAFFIC CONTROL / FLYERS
the zone might pull bodies
15 953 PSA OCTAVIO GUERRERO 41300 MPD TOWING / TRAFFIC CONTROL / FLYERS
16
17
954
627
PSA CHIQUITA SINGLETARY
OFC. CONSTANT ROSEMOND
41304
6183
MPD
MPD
TOWING / TRAFFIC CONTROL / FLYERS
CONTACT LINE at the last minute.
Officers from other
agencies may be
substituted.
DIAGRAM
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
Public Information Office, 400 NW 2 Ave., Room 220, Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 603-6420

)
Date: March 19, 2015

Subject: MIAMI POLICE DUI CHECKPOINT

The Miami Police Department will be conducting a Multi-Agency DUI checkpoint

“Press Release”
today, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at NE 1 Avenue and NE 10 Street. In
conjunction with this checkpoint we will also be conducting a DUI saturation
patrol. This checkpoint will take place in the City of Miami’s Downtown NET
Service area. The checkpoint will be conducted during the hours of 8:00 PM –
12:00 AM. will be sent out
The goal of this checkpoint is to identify and apprehend impaired drivers before
they can kill or injure others. The Miami Police Departments will show zero
tolerance for motorists who violate Florida’s traffic laws. Miami Police officers
by the Public
will be on alert to apprehend motorists who are driving impaired and ticket those
who are unbuckled. Information
This effort is in conjunction with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”, “Lets
Eliminate Aggressive Driving” and the “Buckle Up Florida: Click It or Ticket”
campaigns.
Office 24 hours
Members of the local media are invited and encouraged to support our effort
by passing this information during their local news coverage. For additional
information, please call (305) 603-6525 or visit
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Impaired.

Prepared by: Sergeant L. Taborda Reviewed by: A/Lt. R. Devane

Case: N/A
Transmittal Date & Time March 19, 2015
Rodolfo Llanes, Chief of Police
COMMAND STRUCTURE
TRAFFIC COMMANDER

CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR

CP CONTACT LINE SATURATION PATROL

SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR(S) SUPERVISOR

TRAFFIC CONTROL
SCRIBE OFFICER(S)
SATURATION OFFICER

ENTRANCE AREA TRAFFIC

TOWING & CASE NUMBERS SATURATION OFFICER
OFFICER

PRISONER TRANSPORT AND

CONTACT LINE OFFICER SATURATION OFFICER
CP SECURITY

BAT MOBILE & BTO OFFICER CONTACT LINE OFFICER SATURATION OFFICER

DRE OFFICERS CONTACT LINE OFFICER SATURATION OFFICER

CONTACT LINE OFFICER

CONTACT LINE OFFICER

 Arrest Log
CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI CHECKPOINT
BREAKS
DATE: 3/19/2015 2215 2240
START TIME: 2030
END TIME: 0000

LOCATION: NE 1 AVE & 10 ST

DEDENDANTS NAME LAST, ARREST MPD CASE OFC. NAME ARREST PRISONERS
D.O.B.
LAST, FIRST INITIAL
I.D. AGENCY DISPOSITION (TRANSP.
FIRST TIME NUMBER CHARGES / PTA)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

DEDENDANTS NAME MPD CASE ARREST PRISONERS

ARREST OFC. NAME
D.O.B. TIME LAST, FIRST INITIAL
I.D. AGENCY DISPOSITION (TRANSP.
LAST, FIRST NUMBER CHARGES / PTA)

21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Prisoner Transport Log
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRISONER TRANSPORT LOG (DUI CHECKPOINT)

Good way to double

check with the Arrest
WAGON :___________________ 03/19/15

OFFICERS NAME & IBM'S

1
CASE
ARRESTING
OFC. IBM
ARRESTING
OFC. UNIT R S ARRESTEE NAME MISD FEL CHARGES
A-FORM
RECEIVED Log and who got
2

3
transport vs. PTA
4

10

11 Transport Officers will

12

13

14
be responsible for
15

CASE
ARRESTING
OFC. IBM
ARRESTING
OFC. UNIT R S ARRESTEE NAME MISD FEL CHARGES
A-FORM
RECEIVED
filling out this log and
ensuring the Arrest
16

17

18

19

20
Affidavit accompanies
21

22 the Criminal UTC’s

23

24

25

26

27

28
1800 hours S.O.S. Station: Sgt. Taborda conducts briefing with support setup
personnel (BAT Mobile, Motors, PSA's, DRE's & the NET Area Officers)
that are responsible for setting up the checkpoint. Checkpoint
1822 hours Support Set-Up personnel depart from S.O.S. along with the BAT Mobile
& Traffic Van and proceed to the to the checkpoint site to begin setting up
the checkpoint. (NE 1 AVE & 10 ST).
Scribe
1852 hours Arrival at the checkpoint site: (NE 1 AVE & 10 ST). Setup officers begin Log
to set up the checkpoint. An electronic VMS was placed at NE 1 AVE just
south of NE 9 Street in a parking space on the eastside of NE 1 AVE to
advise the motorists of the checkpoint.

2000 hours Main Roll Call Briefing is conducted and the operational guidelines are
passed out for everyone to read. Main Roll Call is for the rest of the
Miami Police officers and officers from the outside agencies. The main
roll call was conducted by Sgt. M. Dell Amico. After the roll call
briefing, all officers were informed to stand and to seek cover since
it began to rain.

2030 hours The Contact Line Officers are directed to get on the contact line and
vehicles are directed into the checkpoint chute.

2215 hours All Officers are directed OFF the contact line for a signal “12”.

2240 hours Break is over. All Contact Line Officers are directed on to the contact line
and the checkpoint is resumed.

2400 hours Checkpoint is ended – All contact line officers are directed off the
contact line.

0010 hours Post Briefing is conducted by Sgt. Dell Amico. All tally sheets are
collected. After the Post Briefing all Officers are directed to assist in
picking up cones and policing the area.

0100 hours Set Up Detail is directed to drive all equipment back to SOS.

0130 hours Ended tour of duty

 TOWING LOG
City of Miami Police Department
Wrecker Log
Date:
Event:
WRECKER CO. NAME: ______________ ___ _________ WRECKER CO. NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________ PHONE#: _____________ ADDRESS:________________________ PHONE#:___________________

Officer / PSA Location Towed

IBM Make Model Color Tag State Wrecker Company
Name From

Kings Wrecker

Prepared By:
Revised: 12-07-04 Page# 1 of 1

ROTATION WRECKER
Educational Material Passed Out to Motorist
AFTER ACTION REPORT
AFTER ACTION
REPORT WILL BE
TURNED WITHIN
24 HOURS
USE OF K-9 IN A DUI
CHECKPOINT
PRE-BRIEFING
&
POST BRIEFING
 START TIMES
&
END TIMES

Make sure no arrest in the checkpoint

operation show before or after.
 Example

Full Scale Checkpoint

 4 Lane Example

What signs & devices do you need for a checkpoint on this road?
 4 Lane Example

What signs & devices do you need for a checkpoint on this road?
4 Lane Example
40 MPH
4 Lane Example
40 MPH

305 ft
4 Lane Example
40 MPH

305’
320’
4 Lane Example
40 MPH

305’
320’
4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 305’
320’
 4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 305’

320’
 4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’ 305’

320’
 4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’ 305’

320’
 4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’ 305’

320’
 4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’ 305’

320’

For set-up, start at the beginning or “CHECK POINT AHEAD”

sign and work your way to the contact point.

For take-down, start at the contact point and work backwards.

 4 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’ 305’

320’
 Example

Low Staffing Checkpoint

 2 Lane Example
40 MPH

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions.
 2 Lane Example
40 MPH

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions.
 2 Lane Example
40 MPH

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions.
 2 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions.
 2 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions.
 2 Lane Example
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions.
 2 Lane Example
200’ 200’ 200’
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’

Can be used for a low volume road or for a low staffing level check
Point. Can stop one or both directions. Recommend stopping both
directions for officer safety unless you are directing the desired travel
direction out of the roadway to alternate work area such as a
Parking lot.
 2 Lane Example
200’ 200’ 200’
40 MPH

200’ 200’ 200’

Charlotte County Checkpoint
CHECKPOINT
PRE-BRIEFING
(PowerPoint)
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

140
 DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

LOCATION:
Gemini Blvd. & University Blvd.

Employing the “CHUTE” Method

Checking vehicles EASTBOUND on University Blvd.

141
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
Event Commander:

Checkpoint Operations Supervisor:

Command Post Supervisors:

Contact Line Supervisors:

Saturation Patrol Supervisor:

142
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
NEWS RELEASE
Public Information Office, 400 NW 2 Ave., Room 220, Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 603-6420

)
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Subject: MIAMI POLICE DUI CHECKPOINT

The Miami Police Department will be conducting a Multi-Agency DUI checkpoint

on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at NE 3 CT & NE 79 Street. In conjunction
with this checkpoint we will also be conducting a DUI saturation patrol. This
checkpoint will take place in the City of Miami’s Little Haiti NET Service area.
The checkpoint will be conducted during the hours of 7:00 PM – 12:00AM.

The goal of this checkpoint is to identify and apprehend impaired drivers before
they can kill or injure others. The Miami Police Departments will show zero
tolerance for motorists who violate Florida’s traffic laws. Miami Police officers
will be on alert to apprehend motorists who are driving impaired and ticket those
who are unbuckled.

This effort is in conjunction with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”, “Lets
Eliminate Aggressive Driving” and the “Buckle Up Florida: Click It or Ticket”
campaigns.

Members of the local media are invited and encouraged to support our effort
by passing this information during their local news coverage. For additional
information, please call (305) 603-6525 or visit
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Impaired.

Prepared by: Sgt. L. Taborda Reviewed by: Lt. A. Oliva

Case: N/A
Transmittal Date & Time February 17, 2014 @ 2250 hrs.
Manual Orosa, Chief of Police
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

COMMUNICATIONS:
TRAFFIC CHANNEL
&
MUTAL AID CHANNEL
144
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

145
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

146
 DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

BRIEFING
SIGN IN SHEET
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
VEHICLE SELECTION GUIDELINES
CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI / TRAFFIC CHECKPOINT
VEHICLE SELECTION SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES

The selection of vehicles to be stopped at this DUI / Traffic Checkpoint will adhere to the following
guidelines:

The “CHUTE METHOD” will be utilized to channel vehicles from the roadway into a contact area. Note:
We will be checking vehicles traveling eastbound on the NE 79 Street.

All traffic will be directed into one traffic lane. A second lane, separated by flares or reflective traffic safety
cones, will be designated as the contact area for the officers on the “contact line.”

The “Traffic Control Officer,” or his designee, will stop all traffic at the start of the chute when operation
begins. Traffic Control Officer will be responsible for directing traffic into the checkpoint while maintaining a
safe and orderly flow. He will direct the predetermined number of vehicles into the chute without exception
until the chute is filled and then allow the rest traffic to flow freely. The Traffic Control Officer will also
maintain an accurate count of the number of vehicles diverted into the Sobriety Checkpoint. The number of
vehicles directed into the checkpoint will be pre-determined prior to the commencement of the checkpoint.
For this checkpoint ten vehicles at a time will be brought into the chute.

Once in the chute, the lead motorist vehicle will be directed to the beginning of the contact line and where a
stop sign is located. The vehicle will then be directed to stop. The contact line officers will then make
contact with the drivers of the vehicles in the chute to determine if they have a driver’s license and to
observe if any indications of impairment are visible. The contact with the driver should approximately
average 30-45 seconds. See Assignment Section of this report for the duties of the Contact Line Officer. All
personnel will take enforcement action on any Florida criminal or traffic law violation, which are personally
observed. All personnel will be responsible for all summons and arrest procedures if violations are
identified. If the contact between the officer and driver needs to be extended due to a traffic violation,
irregularity, and/or further investigation needs to be conducted, the driver will be directed to pull his/her
vehicle to the side where a more extensive investigation can be conducted by the contact officer and
corrective action taken. Under no circumstances will a driver suspected of DUI be allowed to drive his
vehicle into the processing area. Violators suspected of DUI shall be directed to step out of their vehicle
and taken to the staging area where an officer will conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s).

If the violator is arrested for DUI, then he/she will be taken to the BAT Mobile for DUI processing. At the
conclusion of the initial contact, the vehicles in the chute will be permitted to depart and exit the staging
area. When the last vehicle has cleared the chute, or it is clear that the last vehicle is clearing the chute, the
“Traffic Control Officer”, or his designee, will stop all traffic and repeat the process in the same manner.

If at any time the traffic flow becomes so hindered as to become a hazard or major inconvenience for
motorists, traffic flow will be permitted to flow unhindered until the congestion has eased and it is safe once
again to resume checkpoint operations. Motorists who elect to avoid the checkpoint are permitted to do so
unless an officer has reasonable suspicion to believe a crime has been or is being committed.

On Day __Wednesday Date ___February 19, 2014 ___

Location: NE 79 St & NE 3 CT (Eastbound on NE 79 ST) to be directed into the chute, and stopped, will be
dependent on the variables listed above.

Lt. Alejandro Oliva _/_5366_ Sgt. Luis Taborda / 6914_ __

Checkpoint Commander IBM # Checkpoint Supervisor IBM# 148
DRE Detail, DUI Checkpoint Form #I / Revised: 12/07
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI CHECKPOINT & SATURATION PATROL ACTIVITY SUMMARY

DATE: February 19, 2014 DAY: WEDNESDAY LOCATION: NE 79 ST & 3 CT

OFFICER’S NAME: ____________________________________________________I.D. #_____________ UNIT# ___________

(PRINT NAME: First and Last)

OUTSIDE POLICE AGENCY’S NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

ASSIGNMENT(S):
Supervisor; Line Contact Officer; Saturation Officer; Prisoner Transport; BAT Mobile/BTO;
C.P. Security/39; Towing Detail; Command Post Scribe Others: _________________________________

LOCATION(S) OF ENFORCEMENT (NET AREA): ____________________________________________________________

NO. OF MOTORIST DETAINED FOR FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING (SFST’S CONDUCTED): ______

CATEGORY TOTALS CATEGORY TOTALS

DUI ARRESTS (Non-Crash) WARRANTS (B/W & A/C)
DUI ARRESTS (Crash 16A) COMPUTER HITS
DWLS ARRESTS
NVDL ARRESTS JUVENILES RECOVERED
RECKLESS ARRESTS FIELD INTERVIEW CARDS
LSA ARRESTS
OTHER MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC ARRESTS VEHICLES TOWED
MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS (Non-Traffic) FAKE INSURANCE CARD HIT
FELONY ARRESTS CRASH REPORTS
TOTAL ARRESTS
SAFETY BELT UTC’s OFFENSE INCIDENT REPORTS
CHILD RESTRAINT UTC’s
UNINSURED MOTORIST UTC’s GUNS RECOVERED
SPEEDING UTC’s DRUGS IMPOUNDED
(DUI SATURATION PATROL)

DUI (Non-Crash) UTC’s STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED

DUI (16A) UTC’s
NVDL UTC’s BREATH TEST CONDUCTED
DWLS UTC’s
RECKLESS UTC’s DRE EXAMS CONDUCTED
LSA UTC’s
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIP VIOLATION UTC’s UNDER 21 - ( 0.02) VIOLATION
TEXTING UTC’s
“MOVE OVER LAW” UTC’s COMMERCIAL VEH. INSPECTIONS
OTHER TRAFFIC SUMMONS
MOVE OVER FLYERS
(MOVING & NON-MOVING) UTC’s
TOTAL TRAFFIC UTC’S ISSUED
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING BOXES TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAFFIC
CHECKED FROM ABOVE UTC’S ISSUED STOPS FOR THE OPERATION

INSTRUCTION: ALL PARTICIPATING PERSONNEL AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE OPERATION

MUST COMPLETE IN ITS ENTIRETY THIS TALLY SHEET AND TURN-IN TO THE DETAIL
SUPERVISOR. 149
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI CHECKPOINT & SATURATION ACTIVITY SUMMARY

DATE: January 25, 2013 DAY: FRIDAY LOCATION: NW 18 AVE & NW 36 ST

OFFICER’S NAME: ____________________________________________________I.D. #_____________ UNIT# ___________
(PRINT NAME: First and Last)
OUTSIDE POLICE AGENCY’S NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

ASSIGNMENT(S): Line Officer Saturation Officer; Prisoner Transport; BAT Mobile/BTO; C.P.
Security/39; Towing Detail; C.P. Scribe Ofc. Others: _______________________________________________
LOCATION(S) OF STRIP ENFORCEMENT:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NO. OF MOTORIST DETAINED FOR FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING (SFST’S CONDUCTED): __________

CATEGORY TOTALS CATEGORY TOTALS

DUI ARRESTS WARRANTS (B/W & A/C)
DWLS ARRESTS COMPUTER HITS
NVDL ARRESTS JUVENILES RECOVERED
RECKLESS DRIVING ARRESTS FIELD INTERVIEW CARDS
MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS (Non-Traffic) VEHICLES TOWED

Officers please
OTHER MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC ARRESTS
FELONY ARRESTS “FAKE INSURANCE CARD HIT”
TOTAL ARRESTS CRASH REPORTS
SAFETY BELT SUMMONS
CHILD RESTRAINT SUMMONS
UNINSURED MOTORIST SUMMONS
OFFENSE INCIDENT REPORTS

GUNS RECOVERED
document on
SPEEDING SUMMONS
(DUI SATURATION PATROL)

DUI SUMMONS
NVDL SUMMONS
DRUGS IMPOUNDED
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED the Tally
DWLS SUMMONS
RECKLESS SUMMONS
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIP VIOLATION
DRE EXAMS CONDUCTED
BREATH TEST CONDUCTED
UNDER 21 - ( 0.02) VIOLATION
Sheet the
“MOVE OVER LAW”
OTHER TRAFFIC SUMMONS
(MOVING & NON-MOVING)
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INSPECTED
RED LIGHT/GREEN LIGHT
PAMPHLETS DISTRIBUTED
number of
driver’s
DUI EDUCATIONAL
TOTAL TRAFFIC SUMMONS PAMPHLETS DISTRIBUTED
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING BOXES CHECKED
FROM ABOVE (SATURATION PATROL)
“MOVE OVER LAW” FLYERS
NOTE: If you have an arrest in which you are the lead officer, please include the case/report number in the below listed area:
REMARKS / COMMENTS / CONCERNS / SUGGESTIONS / CASE NUMBER / MISC.:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTION: ALL PARTICIPATING PERSONNEL AT THE CONCLUSION OF
detained for
THE OPERATION MUST COMPLETE IN ITS ENTIRETY THIS TALLY SHEET AND
TURN-IN TO THE DETAIL SUPERVISOR. SFST testing
Contingency: ___________SATURATION PATROL MODE________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

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Note:
Representatives from the Miami-
Dade State Attorneys Office will
be present to observe the operation.

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Note:
Representatives from the Media will be
present to provide live televised coverage
on the operation.

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 Scribe will record the events: ( PSA W.

Moreno)

 Assistant to the scribe (PSA)-will be

responsible for copies and being a runner.

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Who will be the person that will that will
be subpoenaed in court for MPD to
defend this checkpoint?
Note: Need to write name the Checkpoint
Commander on the back of all arrest affidavits that
occur within the checkpoint.

LT. L.. TABORDA #01-06914

CHECKPOINT COMMANDER
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 Explain what the officers are signing
and duties: Means you have been given
and read the Guidelines to the
operation.
 Line (Contact) officer
 Saturation officer
 Traffic Control officer
 Traffic Safety Officer
 Scribe
 Assistant to the Scribe
 Towing Record Keeper
 Security / Prisoner Transport
 LPR Operator 155
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Everyone on the contact line must

wear a reflective traffic vest.

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Do NOT deviate from the

operational guidelines!!
(Example: Standing on the side of the roadway outside the
chute and pulling over vehicles that have not been diverted
into the chute).

You do NOT have discretion on the

Contact Line (Explain)
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Vehicles are not to be detained

more than 30-45 seconds during
initial contact.
If need to investigate further or
issue a summon, pull them
over to the side.

DO NOT HOLD UP THE LINE!!

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Present/Submit
vs.
Display

Inform the Contact Line Supervisor, If you encounter a driver who

refuses of lower his/her window and present you his/her DL,
Insurance, and vehicle registration.

316.072 – Obedience to and effect of traffic laws. Failure to obey a

lawful order.
843.02 – Resisting officer without violence 159
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 No DUI is allowed to drive

his/her vehicle into the
processing area.

 Avenue of vehicular escape and

role of saturation officers
monitoring the side street.
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Civilians are allowed to do this as long as they

don’t directly interfere with the checkpoint. 161
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 Write all defective vehicle equipment

violations {ie; cracked windshield,
headlight / taillight not working, tag
light not working, bald tires, window
tints (use tint meter), etc…}.

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 Summons – in the comments section of the ticket

ensure that you write,
 “MPD DUI checkpoint / Mutual Aid.”
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Vehicles disobeying the

traffic control officer
F.S.S. 316.072 (3)
Obedience to Police officials

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Traffic control officer will call the
first vehicle and keep a count of
vehicles enter checkpoint using a
counter.

Do not congregate on the line in

one area. Make sure that you leave
space so that we can check every
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Officer Safety –
let everyone know
immediately if you see any
danger.

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chase vehicles & chase policy

Adhere to departmental policy:

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 Inventory of Vehicle: PSA’s will
inventory the vehicles & fill out the tow
sheets. (Note: Any contraband, drugs, or
weapons found inside a vehicle must be collected
by a L.E.O.)

 Miami Police Case Numbers: (arrests &

towing)
 All Towing within the checkpoint will be
done with MPD Rotation Wreaker Company
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If the driver of the vehicle is NOT the owner of

the vehicle and is he/she is being arrested and the
owner NOT present, then TOW the vehicle.

Only the Owner of the vehicle is allowed to take

the vehicle away. (Note: Make sure that we
check the DL to ensure the DL is valid before
allowing person to drive vehicle away)

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Zero Tolerance
Drivers under 21 that have a BAC of
0.02 or higher but NOT DUI
PBT Device {FSS 322.2616}

Special Notice
Use Special Notice Citation NOT a UTC
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 Prisoner transport (Need A-forms to
accompany the body). Prisoners will be
taken to the CP once the paper completed
and turned over to the prisoner transport
officers.

 Processing Area will be secured and

roped off with yellow tape. Security
personnel shall monitor citizen activity and
ask citizens passing through to go around.
Citizens that wish to observe
should be directed to the
observation area.

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If you make an arrest, do not allow the subject

to make a phone call until after all the
paperwork has been completed. They will get
their phone call at the jail.

We don’t need to deal with the subject’s

family or friends to come to the checkpoint to
create problems.

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 PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL PRISONERS

ARE SEATED AT THE DESIGNATED
TABLE AWAY FROM THE
PSA’S/OFFICERS ADMINISTRATIVE
TABLES.

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 PRISONERS ARE TO BE SUPERVISED AT

ALL TIMES BY THE ARRESTING OFFICER
WHILE BEING PROCESSED UNLESS
CUSTODY OF THE PRISONER IS TURNED
OVER TO THE PRISONER TRANSPORT
/SECURITY OFFICER.

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 Officers for outside agencies that do not have
mutual aid agreement with the City of Miami
Police must have all Uniform Traffic Citations
(UTC’s) and A-forms co-signed by a Miami
Police or FHP or MDPD Officer.

 Need 2 copies of all a-forms: (one copy goes to

scribe for the file and one copy goes is for
transmittal).

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 All arrests involving a city case number must be
accompanied with a Miami Police Field
Interview (F.I.) Card. (The PSA’s can assist
officers from outside agencies in filling the MPD F.I. Cards).

 Designate one PSA will be in charge of the

wrecker log and will keep track of all tow slips.
All officers and PSA’s will give this PSA the tow
slip once the tow slip has been filled out and
vehicle towed.

 All motorists will be given an educational

pamphlets. One PSA will be designed to give all
motorist that drive into the checkpoint a pamphlet
/ flyers (DUI, Move Over Law, etc…).
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 No one is to be allowed inside

the bat Mobile unless involved
in a breath test. All officers
and PSA’s can utilize the tables
to fill out paperwork outside
the BAT.

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To All BTO’s:
If you use our BAT Mobile Intoxilyzer
8000, please do NOT take the original
DUI paperwork.
We need to turn in the originals to the
records unit. Please make copies of the
package.
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 Tally sheets are to be turned in at the

end of the operation to Officer Pedro
Beltran from MPD.

 Please do not leave w/o

turning in your Tally Sheet
Stats.
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IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THE EVENT COMMANDER

or HIS DESIGNEE WILL MAKE THE DECISION TO
EITHER TEMPORARILY STOP THE CHECKPOINT
OR
GO INTO A DUI SATURATION PATROL UNTIL THE
WEATHER CLEARS UP
OR
WILL END THE OPERATION
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE OFFICERS
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 ALL A-FORM’s must be reviewed by a

sergeant before the prisoner is
transported. Everyone goes to jail unless
approved by the checkpoint supervisor to
PTA a driver.

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ANY QUESTIONS?
OR
CONCERNS

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Special Thanks to:

Philip R. Mann
Supervising Engineer Traffic Operations
City of Gainesville
Work: (352) 334-5074
E-mail: [email protected]

Provided the majority of the slides regarding

traffic engineering.
Luis Taborda
Retired Lieutenant
City of Miami Police
(786) 367-1766
E-mail: [email protected]