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  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.