WHAT IS THE POLICE OFFICER LOOKING FOR DURING THE INITIAL TRAFFIC STOP TO IDENTIFY A DRUNK DRIVER?
What the police officer was taught at the police academy as to what the signals of intoxication are: • Slurred speech; • Flushed face; • Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes; • Odor of alcohol on breath; • Soiled, rumpled, disorderly clothing; • Fumbling with wallet trying to get license; • Failure to comprehend the officer’s questions; • Disorientation as to time and place; • Swaying/instability on feet; • Leaning on car for support; • Combative, argumentative, jovial or other “inappropriate” attitude; • Staggering when exiting vehicle; • Stumbling while walking; • Inability to follow directions.
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- WHAT IS THE POLICE OFFICER LOOKING FOR DURING THE INITIAL TRAFFIC STOP TO IDENTIFY A DRUNK DRIVER?
