Signs of DUI after you are stopped

I'm on a campaign this week to keep people from drinking and driving.  Many think they can "get away" with it...and let's be honest; most of us have gotten away with it.  I'm here to tell you it goes beyond "getting away with it."  It is about SAVING LIVES; whether it is yours or someone else's.  

TOO MANY LIVES ARE LOST AT THE HANDS OF DRUNK DRIVERS!!!!!

I am writing about what signs are a give away to police officers after you are pulled over NOT to give you a heads up but to let you know you can't "deceive" the officers.  If I thought this would help people drink, drive and get away with it I would never put these out there...but let's be honest...a drunk cannot control what they do, not do, say, not say, etc. otherwise they wouldn't be a danger on the road!

Psychological Reactions:

• Bloodshot, red, watery and/or drowsy eyes
• Red of flushed face
• Uncontrollable eye movement

About the body:

• Difficulty exiting the car
• Fumbling or inability to find proper paperwork; driver's license/registration/proof of insurance
• Swaying, instability or balance problems
• Leaning on object (vehicle or other person) for support; difficult standing
• Staggering
• Difficulty in operating vehicle controls; window, locks, door handles, etc.

Your appearance:

• Clothing wrinkled, soiled, disheveled, stained
• Odor of alcohol on person or in vehicle

Your behavior:

• Repeating questions or comments
• Slurred or slow speech
• Inappropriate Laughter
• Irrational phrases and sentences
• Slow or unable to answer officers questions
• Provide incorrect answers to questions
• Unresponsiveness to questions asked
• Nervous
• Disrespectful
• Argumentative
• Combative

Before you drink and get behind the wheel of a vehicle....ask yourself this:  Would I want my child, spouse, parent, etc. to be on the road with someone who is in my condition?  And do me a favor...ask yourself this question BEFORE you start drinking.  BEFORE you leave the house.  Make arrangements for a ride home if you plan on drinking.

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