[LeftTurnSignal]

Trust me, I know they can be serious, but

>> jurisdiction that doesn't take DUI seriously

That describes where this was at perfectly. Which is why I had put

>> It was his first offense and this state is very lenient on DUIs.

I probably should have used a different word than lenient, but it is what it is.

[jessaustin]

I would propose "rational". The level of animosity and punishment directed at checkpoint victims in most of USA is really quite amazing, and totally out of proportion to any reasonable understanding of the risks of automobile travel.