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What happens when you get stopped for drunk driving?
I’m preparing a presentation about driving under the influence, and I want to make sure that all of the info I share is as accurate as possible. What happens when you get pulled over for a DUI?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re being so meticulous! Getting pulled over for
drunk driving
typically goes like this:- Unless you are swerving obviously and dangerously, the police will pull you over for a reasonable cause, like speeding or a broken taillight.
- The officer will ask for your license and registration.
- Then, they will ask if you have had anything to drink that day.
- If there is probable cause, the police can search your car.
- You may be asked to perform a sobriety test, such as walking and turning or moving your eyes from side to side.
- If you fail these tests, the officer can administer a blood alcohol content (BAC) test. If you fail this test, you’ll likely be charged with drunk driving.
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