Temporary seizures with zero or no suspicion include which of the following examples?

• A. Checkpoints, Border Detentions, Vessel document checks
• B. Routine traffic stops
• C. Arrests with probable cause
• D. Warrantless searches

Answer: (A)

Temporary seizures without individualized suspicion occur in neutral, blanket enforcement contexts where authorities screen for compliance rather than pursue a specific person. Checkpoints, border detentions, and vessel document checks exemplify this: they are neutral, uniformly applied, and limited in scope and duration, serving purposes like border control and safety. In contrast, routine traffic stops require reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation; arrests require probable cause; warrantless searches require probable cause or a recognized exception. Therefore, those checkpoint/border control/vessel document checks are the best fit for zero-suspicion, temporary seizures.