The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (part of the Department of Transportation) has produced a guide for detecting drunk drivers at night. These are the 20 signs that officers look for when determining whether to investigate for D.U.I.
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Turning with wide radius |
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Straddling center of lane marker |
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Appearing to be drunk (based upon posture, gestures, etc.) |
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Almost striking object or vehicle |
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Weaving |
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Driving on other than designated roadway |
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Swerving |
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Speed * (more than 10 miles below legal limit) |
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Stopping without cause in traffic lane |
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Following too closely |
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Drifting |
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Tires on center or lane marker |
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Braking erratically |
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Driving into opposing or crossing traffic |
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Signaling inconsistent with driving actions |
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Slow response to traffic signals |
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Stopping inappropriately (other than in a lane) |
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Turning abruptly or illegally |
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Accelerating or decelerating rapidly |
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Headlights off |
* NOTICE - SPEEDING IS NOT ONE OF THE TOP 20 CLUES OF D.U.I. This is powerful in the hands of a competent Los Angeles DUI lawyer if your D.U.I. came from a traffic stop for speeding only!
Please, before you even think of pleading guilty to a DUI, talk to a lawyer in your area that is experienced in defending these types of cases. If you or anyone you care about stands accused, you are welcome to contact Darren, a Los Angeles DUI lawyer for a free initial consultation.
Visit Darren Kavinoky's Drunk Driving Guide website to get additional information about drunk driving and California Drunk Driving Defense.
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