DUI Traffic Stops

First task of phase two is what?

Fatigue begins if eyes are held at max deviation for more than 30s

Approximately a 2 second sweep across the eye with a minimum of a 4 sec hold at max deviation.

Something that leads to the solution of a problem such as a fingerprint or DNA evidence.

25% of America’s drivers commit DUI offenses an average of how many times?

Expressed in terms of grams of alcohol in every 100 milliliters of blood.

2 or more categories both affect some indicator of impairment in the same way, strengthen...

What goes on a UTC?

Under 21 driver with a Alcohol Concentration of 0.02 or higher.

Process of ID’ing & gathering evidence to determine arrest for DUI.

Driving is a privilege, anyone accepting it in FL has consented to submit to certain conditions

Person driving, who has driven, or who is in actual physical control of vehicle while impaired.

What goes on a DUI citation?

Operating a bicycle, scooter, ATV, go-kart, golf cart, & moped can be charged w/BUI if impaired

Involuntary jerking of eyes, caused by alcohol or other drugs.

Detecting & investigating DUI cases...remove impaired drivers from road.

Three pre-exit tests.

Biological process by which the body breaks down alcohol into compounds that are eliminated.

Phase 2 comprises of __ major evidence gathering tasks and __major decision.

Gaze nystagmus is separated into three types.

Eyes move together...follows a stimulus moving side to side.

Raise foot approx six inches off ground for 30 sec. impaired persons can do up to 25sec usually

Legal limit alcohol Concentration for u/21, over 21, and CDL drivers are:

Eyes fixate on an object that suddenly moves out of sight.

A reminder, prompt, or signal to do something.

Jerking of eyes looking ahead. Indicates pathological condition or high dose of drugs like PCP

Natural nystagmus that keeps the sensory cells of the eyes from tiring. Most common nystagmus.

Person refuses to submit to a chemical test, complete what form?

Three possible clues that may appear in each eye for a total of six indicators are?

Physically in, on, or around the vehicle and has capability to operate vehicle.

Any location in FL. Includes roadways, public property, private property.

CDL driver with any alcohol in their system is placed out of service for how long?

The ability to concentrate on two or more tasks at the same time.

Fluid motion in canals of inner ear is stimulated by temperature differences.

Substance that when taken can impair ability to operate vehicle safely.

Must stand in heel-to-toe position...9 steps, count out loud. Divides attention, balance & talk

Ability to see,hear,walk, talk, judge distance, drive, judgement...alcohol/chem sub impact them

Three SFST’s are?

A set of standardized, validated psychophysical tests given by LE to determine chemical impair.

There are _____ broads categories of drugs that may impair drivers.

Person stops spinning, the fluids remain disturbed in inner ear for short period, eyes jerk

measure a persons ability to perform both mental and physical tasks at the same time

Ultimate goal is to reduce the number of impaired drivers through what?

Specially trained/certified in investigations involving drug-impaired drivers. Testify in court

expels alcohol thru breath, sweat, tears, saliva, urine; rate of 0.015g per 100mil blood an hr

One drug affects some indicator of impairment & the other has no effect on the indicator.

Increased Risk Taking

Person spun or rotated rapidly, disturbing inner ear. Eyes would be jerking during rotation

Using drugs from 2 or more drug categories together at the same time.

Neither drug produces an indicator of drug impairment.

Process by which the bloodstream carries alcohol to the body’s tissues and organs.

Associated with high doses of alcohol and certain other drugs.

Caused by movement or action to the inner ear.

Main goals of DUI are:

Poor Coordination

What is phase one?

Process by which alcohol enters the bloodstream.

1st and most accurate test in the SFST battery.

Expressed as grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

What is phase three?

Three SFST studies that validated for LE.

Slowed reaction

Wait duration before administering breath sample.

Impaired vision

SFST study provided clear evidence of validity of the three SFST for what levels?

2 categories may produce some effects, exactly opposite. Eyes may dilate, constrict, or normal

What is phase two?

CDL driver may lose their license for how long if arrested for DUI?

The typical DUI investigation involves how many phases?

What is the most abused drug in the USA and active ingredient in beer, wine, whiskey, liquor?