Day: August 19, 2025

Montana’s Unique Stance on DUI Checkpoints: What Every Driver Should Know If you’ve ever driven through other states and encountered a DUI checkpoint, you might wonder whether these roadblocks are legal in Montana. The answer might surprise you: Montana is one of only a handful of states that does not allow sobriety checkpoints, making it crucial to understand your rights during any traffic stop. For a police officer to legally pull over a driver in Montana, they must have reasonable suspicion that a crime or traffic violation has occurred. Without reasonable suspicion, any evidence obtained during the stop cannot be used against the driver in court. This protection becomes especially