D.U. I. E V I D E N C E

The following is a list of some of the factors that Police look for when
making a DUI arrest.

Driving

extremely wide or close turns

weaving between or over lane dividers

striking or nearly striking another vehicle or object

extremely fast or slow rate of speed

running a red light or stop sign

stopping for no apparent reason

following too close

erratic braking

abrupt turns

headlights off

Behaviors

Odor of Alcohol

Slurred or mumbled speech

Slow reaction to directions

Blood shot or watery eyes

Flushed face

Disheveled Clothing

Physical Tests

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus HGN: (Tests Fine Motor Coordination of the eyes)

Walk and Turn (Tests coordination while walking a straight line)

One Leg Stand (Tests coordination while standing with one leg raised)

Finger to Nose (Tests coordination while touching finger to nose, with eyes closed)

Statements made spontaneously or after interrogation

May be used against the Driver

Breath/Blood/Urine

Police may request that the Driver take a breath (Intoxilyzer),
urine or blood test. Results may be admissible as evidence,
and if .08% or higher, constitute evidence of impairment.

Refusal to take the tests may also be admissible in evidence.

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