Good points, both. However, I do disagree.
For one, "Positive Accident Prevention" via using available resources randomly would seemingly be less effective than targetting said resources at those who demonstrate a greater likelihood of causing an accident.
And I do see it as an infringement on my civil liberties because, while I was delayed in my quest to return home, just because, there were people out there who were clearly driving drunk. However, the officer that had detained me was, as a result, unable to pursue those who were indeed dangerously drunk. As such, that puts all the other sober, legal drivers on the road at a greater risk, as far as my logic is concerned.
Also, I'm not as familiar with German law, Shroeder, but it isn't the place for American law enforcement to use detention and inspection tactics to show that they are watching. A squad car or two on the side of the road would do just fine, and if they weren't randomly pulling cars over, they'd be available to look for the signs of those who are actually breaking the law.
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