Explain procedures for driving under the influence (DUI) and driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) investigation and arrest.

Explanation should include

  • state laws regarding DUI (adult vs. juvenile)
  • signs of DUI vehicle operation pre-stop
  • pre-exit observable clues of DUI during a vehicle stop
  • pre-exit sobriety tests (i.e., fingertip dexterity)
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety test
  • preliminary breath test law and handheld breath alcohol tester
  • implied consent law regarding breath and blood tests for blood alcohol content (to include consequence if not taken)
  • breathalyzer test and legal aspects of its use.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit lower for juveniles than for adults?
  • What is the importance of strict enforcement of DUI laws?
  • When someone refuses to consent to having blood taken, can they still be charged with DUI?