In this section, we discuss what law enforcement officers are taught about how to recognize someone who might be driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substance.
- Personal Contact – Meeting the law enforcement officer who is trying to decide if they should charge you with a crimeOfficers are taught to “approach, observe, and interview” the driver while the driver is still behind the wheel. They know to look for any signs of impairment, and are taught to use their senses of sight, hearing, and smell to do so. Here is a breakdown of what they are taught to be aware of:… Read more: Personal Contact – Meeting the law enforcement officer who is trying to decide if they should charge you with a crime
- “Please step out of the vehicle, sir.”Now that the police officer has made a decision to ask the driver to step out of the vehicle, the officer begins to pay more attention to the driver’s physical abilities. First, the officer is taught to watch what the NHTSA calls “the exit sequence,” or what normal human beings call “getting out of the car.” Officers… Read more: “Please step out of the vehicle, sir.”