Do Your Part
See a Drunk Driver? Call 911!
(Give them plate # and location)
How do you identify a drunk driver?
- Turning with a wide radius; You may see a driver who swings out wide to make a turn that would otherwise be easily maneuvered.
- Straddling center of lane marker - An impaired driver will use the line to help them concentrate on driving straight, not realizing that they are driving down the middle of the road
- "Appearing to be drunk"; A driver may be hunched over the wheel or leaning to the side.
- Almost striking object or vehicle
- Weaving; You do not have to cross a line to weave. One officer stated that he has pulled over a numerous number of drivers who were weaving with their lane
- Driving on other than designated highway; Sidewalkes, grassy lots, any service can be viewed as a road to someone who is drunk or impaired.
- Swerving;
- Speed more than 10 mph below limit; It is a common myth that impaired drivers are usually speeding. Most drunk or impaired drivers will actually slow down while they try to concentrate on staying within their lane.
- Stopping without cause in traffic lane; The drunk or impaired driver may stop at an unmarked intersection or at a green light. In their impairment they are being overcautious and are easily confused on when and where to stop.
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