This, I rather take 3 seconds to respond politely and be about my way.

That's exactly why the Cops ask you a question.  When you speak, they are trying to detect alcohol on your breath.  By answering, you are giving the Cop what he needs to either investigate (smells alcohol) or let you go (no probable cause to detain).

Nothing magical about the words you use resulting in Cops sending you on your merry way.

That's exactly why the Cops ask you a question.  When you speak, they are trying to detect alcohol on your breath.  By answering, you are giving the Cop what he needs to either investigate (smells alcohol) or let you go (no probable cause to detain).

Nothing magical about the words you use resulting in Cops sending you on your merry way.

Yup I know that.  Good thing I don't drink at all.  Haven't had a drink in 10 years.  Many ask why because I used to drink a lot.

When I drink, I get very flirtatious.  So single changemyoil is a drinker, but relationship changemyoil is sober as a judge.  This way I don't get myself into trouble because I will end up flirting with the hottest girl in the room.  Not that I can't control myself, it's more I don't care about the consequences.  That's a problem for future changemyoil to worry about.

So my friends don't like relationship changemyoil.  But to late, married now so no more booze for me.  Even when we go to Vegas, I order coffee or water.  Plus since I'm CCWing, if ever asked "how much did you drink today?", the answer will always be zip.

The first cop asked the correct question.  “Did you drink any alcohol tonight?”  I had a friend who doesn't drink alcohol, reply “Yes” when asked at a DUI check point “Did you have anything to drink tonight?”  He just left a buffet and drank 3 glasses of water and 2 cups of coffee.

     

That's exactly why the Cops ask you a question.  When you speak, they are trying to detect alcohol on your breath.  By answering, you are giving the Cop what he needs to either investigate (smells alcohol) or let you go (no probable cause to detain).

Nothing magical about the words you use resulting in Cops sending you on your merry way.

I say it before the police even speak.  Roll up, roll down the window, make the statement.

I guess being old and looking harmless has its advantages. I am usually waved through the checkpoints without having to stop. 

This, I rather take 3 seconds to respond politely and be about my way.

I think one thing to remember is that the ultimate aim of roadblocks is to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. It is an inconvenience and all but it isn't personal and it isn't malicious. Refusing to communicate or being a smart ass only irritates them or makes them suspicious and neither is going to help you be on your way more quickly.

I think one thing to remember is that the ultimate aim of roadblocks is to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. It is an inconvenience and all but it isn't personal and it isn't malicious. Refusing to communicate or being a smart ass only irritates them or makes them suspicious and neither is going to help you be on your way more quickly.

"them"?

"them"?

The police officers at a road block.

The police officers at a road block.

oh, so you actually meant, "us"

oh, so you actually meant, "us"