Driving Evidence

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (part of the Department of Transportation) has produced a guide for detecting drunk drivers at night. These are the 20 signs that officers look for when determining whether to investigate for D.U.I.

	Turning with wide radius
	Straddling center of lane marker
	Appearing to be drunk (based upon posture, gestures, etc.)
	Almost striking object or vehicle
	Weaving
	Driving on other than designated roadway
	Swerving
	Speed * (more than 10 miles below legal 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 a lane)
	Turning abruptly or illegally
	Accelerating or decelerating rapidly
	Headlights off

* NOTICE - SPEEDING IS NOT ONE OF THE TOP 20 CLUES OF D.U.I. This is powerful in the hands of a competent Los Angeles DUI lawyer if your D.U.I. came from a traffic stop for speeding only!

Please, before you even think of pleading guilty to a DUI, talk to a lawyer in your area that is experienced in defending these types of cases. If you or anyone you care about stands accused, you are welcome to contact Darren, a Los Angeles DUI lawyer for a free initial consultation.

Visit Darren Kavinoky's Drunk Driving Guide website to get additional information about drunk driving and California Drunk Driving Defense.