Fezmid Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I didn't realize this article would generate such a response when I posted it -- but it seems like most people think the app shouldn't exist. http://www.neowin.net/news/us-senators-tell-apple-and-others-to-remove-dui-checkpoint-app I was rather surprised by that and was just wondering what people thought about it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I didn't realize this article would generate such a response when I posted it -- but it seems like most people think the app shouldn't exist. http://www.neowin.net/news/us-senators-tell-apple-and-others-to-remove-dui-checkpoint-app I was rather surprised by that and was just wondering what people thought about it here. It's my understanding that here in CA they are required to post when and where the checkpoints arem. So if that is really the case that app shoild not be illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 It's my understanding that here in CA they are required to post when and where the checkpoints arem. So if that is really the case that app shoild not be illegal. That's one of the common arguments if you read the thread on the post -- it's public information anyway and most places give you the ability to bypass the checkpoint by using side streets. I can't say that I've ever seen a checkpoint in Minnesota, so I'm not sure if they're legal here. The article says that they're not legal in Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) no Edited March 24, 2011 by joesixpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Why would that be illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 If we outlaw apps to pinpoints DUI checkpoints, then only outlaws will have apps that pinpoint DUI checkpoints. Can't see why such an app should be illegal. Apple has every right to reject that app from their app store. But if somebody wants to write a 3rd party app and publish it on their own website, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) That's one of the common arguments if you read the thread on the post -- it's public information anyway and most places give you the ability to bypass the checkpoint by using side streets. I can't say that I've ever seen a checkpoint in Minnesota, so I'm not sure if they're legal here. The article says that they're not legal in Oregon. I didn't have a chance to read your link. And yes they have to provide an out here to. I think it has to do with entrapment Edited March 24, 2011 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 If we outlaw apps to pinpoints DUI checkpoints, then only outlaws will have apps that pinpoint DUI checkpoints. Can't see why such an app should be illegal. Apple has every right to reject that app from their app store. But if somebody wants to write a 3rd party app and publish it on their own website, so be it. Nothing is illegal for the right price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Tigre Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Not only should an app of this kind be legal,I believe it should be standard equipment on all new vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes, let's publish all the government secrets from 1776 till forever because we have a right to know... but heaven forbid we get to know where The Man is on a stakeout that will slow traffic to a crawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Not at all. I want to avoid these when sober. Restricting your movement is a pain in a55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 no! police checkpoints are unconstitutional and something i would expect in Burma- not the US. And now some think an app that gives that public information should be illegal. None are more hopelessly enslaved then those that falsely believe they are free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 no! police checkpoints are unconstitutional and something i would expect in Burma- not the US. And now some think an app that gives that public information should be illegal. None are more hopelessly enslaved then those that falsely believe they are free Yeah because getting drunk drivers off the road is a really bad idea. I think your weed is making you a bit paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yeah because getting drunk drivers off the road is a really bad idea. I think your weed is making you a bit paranoid. What makes you think that getting drunk drivers off the road for the safety of every sober driver out there is a good thing? Don't you understand that infringing on the rights of the drunk to drive is wrong? Going back a ways I think that Washington was in the wrong to attack the Hessian outpost at Trenton. That wasn't fair because he knew they'd be sleeping off their New Year's drunkenness. Washington was a jerk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffmonster Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I know in my area of PA they have to make a public notice that there will be a DUI checkpoint on such date, but don't give the location. We actually asked a friend who was a state cop and he stated that they don't even know where they are going until the time comes to head out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 DUI is illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The app should be legal. I have no problem with checkpoints. Dont drive drunk, dummies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think that if a drunk can actually take the time to look up one of these checkpoints on his phone and avoid it, he's probably not all that impaired anyway. Then again, I don't have too much experience here, so I could be way off base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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