I seem to always be the one who drives when I am with my friends because all of them have dwi's and I don't. So I would like to know what do cops look for when people are driving, How can they tell by the cars movements (besides swerving of coarse) that the driver is intoxicted? ie brake patterns or something, anything will be helpful thanks
2007-08-01 12:56:27 · 12 answers · asked by LSU 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Wow. I can think of any number of things that can be an indicator of impairment. Driving too slow for conditions, improper lane changes, failure to dim high beams, no turn signal, head lamps not illuminated, erratic braking, making wide right turns, excessive speed, sitting through a cycle of a traffic light, weaving within lane, etc. Numerous indicators.
2007-08-01 19:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Brian C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
traffic laws speeding not using a turn signal lights arent on light is busted cops pulls you over the entire car smells of alcohol have you been drinking this evening sir? and all of you guys say a couple or just two then the test comes sound familiar
2007-08-01 20:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by the dynamic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically anything that is not 'normal' is a reason to pull you over. Once you have been stopped, most experienced Officers can be fairly sure by looking and observing you while you hand over your license and registration. The field sobriety test generally confirms what they already know.
2007-08-01 21:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving way too slow is one you might not think of. Also any other violations, like running stop signs can mean a DUI, but not necessarily (they normally just get pulled over for a normal violation, then they're found to be drunk.)
2007-08-01 20:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The standard testimony by the cop at trial is: "His eyes were red; his speech was slurred; he _reeked_ of alcohol. He was drunk."
The cops are as likely as not going to pull you over because you're driving a car full of young people.
2007-08-01 20:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive speeding/slowing down, driving slow, frequent and improper lane changes to name a few I can think of.
The most obvious, waiting across the street for you when you leave the bar.
2007-08-01 20:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Glen B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are several things that can be looked for....swerving is the obvious....but basically they look for a traffic violation....you can't pull over somebody for suspicion of being drunk...you can pull someone over for breaking a traffic law...the best way to keep from getting arrested for drunk driving is to not drive drunk.
2007-08-01 20:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by thambone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably safe to say you don't want to find out the answer to your question. Be safe, move to a neighborhood that has a bar you can walk to and stumble home from.
2007-08-01 20:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may forget to turn on your lights or you can't maintain your lane. You may even stop at a green light it is a lot of things.
2007-08-01 20:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by Steven C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My best response to you is don't drink and drive. Take a cab. You will get caught same as your friends if you tempt fate.
2007-08-01 19:59:51 · answer #10 · answered by hardwoodrods 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋