Uh. I think he said he was 75 miles from the border. I'm closer to the "border" now than he was. The people at the checkpoint knew this guy well; and if they weren't such sadistic goons they would just wave him through.
ML/NJ
The border search exception extends to 100 miles from the border. The conduct of the authorities in exercising that power is another matter — as is the wisdom of resisting or mouthing off to officers going about the exercise of lawful authority.