DUI Attorney in Rhode Island

What do the police look for when searching for drunk drivers?

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, the following is a list of symptoms, in descending order, of probability that the person observed is driving while intoxicated:

• Turning with a wide radius
• Straddling center of lane marker
• Almost striking object or vehicle
• Weaving
• Driving on other than designated highway
• Swerving
• Speed more than 10 mph below limit
• Stopping without cause in traffic lane
• Following too closely
• Drifting
• Tires on center or lane marker
• Braking erratically
• Driving into opposing or crossing traffic
• Signaling inconsistent with driving actions
• Slow response to traffic signals
• Stopping inappropriately (other than in lane)
• Turning abruptly or illegally
• Accelerating or decelerating rapidly
• Headlights off