How to Spot a Drunk Driver

Listed below are clues suggested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as ways to distinguish between nighttime drunk and sober drivers.

– Turning with a wide radius.
– Straddling the center of the road or lane marker.
– Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle).
– Almost striking an object or other vehicle.
– Weaving or zigzagging across the road.
– Driving on other than a designated roadway.
– Swerving or abruptly turning away from a generally straight course.
– Turning abruptly or illegally.
– Driving slower than 10 mph below speed limit.
– Stopping without cause in a traffic lane.
– Stopping inappropriately (other than in lane).
– Following others too closely.
– Drifting or moving in a straight-line at a slight angle to the roadway.
– Erratic braking.
– Driving into opposing or crossing traffic.
– Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions.
– Slow response to traffic signals (sudden stop, delayed start).
– Driving with headlights off.