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by koenigdavidmj 3708 days ago
Implied consent still generally (up to your state) requires reasonable suspicion. It would likely be unconstitutional to have an implied consent law to search your trunk (or your phone).

The breathalyzer has the immediacy requirement described elsewhere in this thread, which doesn't apply to your phone. The only reason to avoid getting a warrant is convenience.