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?