DUI Checkpoints

[BrahmaCat]

Ended up pulling in to a DUI checkpoint at 2 AM. I did have a few beers over the course of the evening but was not feeling drunk so instead of turning at an intersection prior to the checkpoint, I rolled towards it. I failed the initial breathalyzer test and was thinking I made a huge mistake. However, the second test I took had me below the legal limit. My question is what was my potential risk in regards to the police? I imagine an opportunity to bribe my way out of the situation but if I did not do that and decided to go through the courts, what could have been the consequences. I would appreciate real life experiences. Please keep the troll comments and preaching to a minimum. 

[transam]

Or Troll subjects...????

[KhunBENQ]

3 hours ago, BrahmaCat said:

what could have been the consequences

Held in police cell until court appearance or pay bail of 20k to 40k (passport withheld).

At court the fine will be around 20k, maybe lower.

Numbers are from a first hand report at Pattaya.

 

It seems there are no further consequences like being blacklisted or so?

Edited February 27, 2019 by KhunBENQ

[canthai55]

From the OP ...

I did have a few beers over the course of the evening but was not feeling drunk

How many times do people have to be told - "Don't Drink and Drive' ?

How many years has this been discussed ?

Read the new proposed amendments to the Land Traffic Act 1979.

My view - you get caught, vehicle impounded, you go to jail.

No fine, no nothing.

Get out, if you are still alive, on the bird never to return.