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The top ways to be suspected of drunk driving – even without seeing a driver in person is usually by the way he or she drives. As an example, a number of celebrities have been caught doing just that. In 2007 Nicole Ritchie was seen driving on the opposite side of the freeway. This could have been fatal, but luckily she was caught while intoxicated. Other driving patterns that can send up red flags to police officers include:
- Going over the white marker in the center of the road
- Swerving suddenly or unexpectedly
- Tailgating another vehicle
- Sudden braking in the middle of the roadway
- Turning without signaling
- Not having any headlights on
Who comes up with this list?
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration or (NHTSA) has officially summed up what happens to be the most probable cause for pulling over a driver and subsequently making a DUI arrest.
There’s also a formula attached to each driving pattern which essentially enables cops to calculate the chances of a driver being intoxicated. As an example, when a driver hits a vehicle or object, the chances of them being suspected of DUI is 60%. The full details can be found at the NHTSA link above. This educational resource for drunk driving provides the statistics to help prevent further tragedies. As is depicted year after year, there are thousands of alcohol-related crashes throughout the nation every few minutes.
Despite these behaviors, however, there are oftentimes innocent explanations such as exhaustion, a personal crisis that distracted the driver from responsible driving, and more.
If you or someone you know has been accused of a DUI, contact a Orange County DUI attorney immediately at (888) 250-2865. The Law Offices of Randy Collins will help to get the best outcome for your case.
The top ways to be suspected of drunk driving – even without seeing a driver in person is usually by the way he or she drives. As an example, a number of celebrities have been caught doing just that. In 2007 Nicole Ritchie was seen driving on the opposite side of the freeway. This could have been fatal, but luckily she was caught while intoxicated. Other driving patterns that can send up red flags to police officers include:
- Going over the white marker in the center of the road
- Swerving suddenly or unexpectedly
- Tailgating another vehicle
- Sudden braking in the middle of the roadway
- Turning without signaling
- Not having any headlights on
Who comes up with this list?
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration or (NHTSA) has officially summed up what happens to be the most probable cause for pulling over a driver and subsequently making a DUI arrest.
There’s also a formula attached to each driving pattern which essentially enables cops to calculate the chances of a driver being intoxicated. As an example, when a driver hits a vehicle or object, the chances of them being suspected of DUI is 60%. The full details can be found at the NHTSA link above. This educational resource for drunk driving provides the statistics to help prevent further tragedies. As is depicted year after year, there are thousands of alcohol-related crashes throughout the nation every few minutes.
Despite these behaviors, however, there are oftentimes innocent explanations such as exhaustion, a personal crisis that distracted the driver from responsible driving, and more.
If you or someone you know has been accused of a DUI, contact a Orange County DUI lawyer immediately at (844) 241-1221. The Law Offices of Randy Collins will help to get the best outcome for your case.
