Check points make me wish I owned a belt fed. Got caught in one once, perfectly innocent, totally sober, belted in, taking my kids home by a "short cut" on a Saturday night, and got stuck for an HOUR. GRRR!!!!
"got stuck for an HOUR. GRRR!!!!"
Being that roadside safety checks are announced prior to happening, I would offer that you had warning to avoid it if you wanted to.
Where was this by the way?
Those that took part in that safety check value the information of waiting times.
When they are done here your stop lasts about thirty seconds unless they seek to question you further. In that event, you are directed to pull over and the other traffic goes on. Did your wait consist of additional questioning? Was that time just in line waiting?