Signs of Possible Drunk Driving
- Straddling center lane or lane marker.
- Almost striking and object or vehicle.
- Taking extremely wide turns.
- Weaving from one side of the road to the other.
- Driving on the wrong side of the road or on the shoulder.
- Following another car too closely.
- Narrowly missing another car or object by passing too closely.
What to Do
- Stay far behind the suspected drunk driver.Get out of the way and expect the unexpected.
- Wear your safety belt (and make sure that any children or other passengers have their safety belts fastened as well) - It is one of your best defenses against a drunk driver.
- Stop right away and look for a phone.
- Report suspected and impaired drivers to the state or local police by dialing 911 or *SP on your cellular phone. Give the location, direction of travel, and description of the car and driver's behavior.
What Not to Do
- Do not try to pass the car!
- Do not try to stop the vehicle.
- Do not follow too closely. The car may stop abruptly.
- Do not attempt to act in the capacity of the police. Do not try to detain or confront the driver. Call the police and let them take care of it!
- If everyone made a commitment to give the police the information they need to find and arrest drunk drivers, it would be like every police officer had an extra set of eyes. Take a stand against drunk driving!