| If you're watching Fox Channel's Cops it can be noted | | | | Tip #4: When you see the blue light activated or hear |
| that some of the cases featured in the show are | | | | the siren stop as immediately as possible - this will |
| drivers who are drinking under the influence of alcohol | | | | prevent police officer to say that you didn't obey |
| or drugs. Some of the drivers who were stopped by | | | | instructions immediately. |
| police officers in the show would immediately speed | | | | Tip #5: Before the police officer gets to your window |
| off probably because they don't know what to do in | | | | prepare your license and registration papers - this will |
| case they get caught. Take note that some of the | | | | prevent the police officer to say that you couldn't find |
| drunk drivers are below legal age and some of them | | | | your important documents. Also it inhibits them from |
| have extremely violent behaviors. DUI can be | | | | saying that you were fumbling around and that you |
| considered a misdemeanor or a felony depending on | | | | don't have proper hand and eye coordination. |
| the number of violations a driver committed. | | | | Tip #6: Open your window in as little as possible - give |
| It is important however to know what to do when | | | | your license and registration immediately after being |
| stopped because of DUI offenses. Here are some tips | | | | asked. |
| that you should know if ever you're stopped by | | | | Tip #7: Even if you had only one bottle of beer, they |
| policemen on patrol because of suspected DUI | | | | might consider it like you had 10. |
| offenses: | | | | Tip #8: If the officer asked you if you have been |
| Tip #1: Don't do anything unless necessary - if you | | | | drinking, you may refuse to answer. |
| were stopped by the police it is because they have a | | | | Tip #9: The officer may not order you to step out of |
| suspicion that you are under the influence of either | | | | the vehicle. Unless he suspects that you have a |
| drug or alcohol. They may have observed the way | | | | deadly weapon with you. |
| you drive be it beating the traffic light, speeding, going | | | | Tip #10: Most field sobriety tests are designed to make |
| too slow or perhaps going over the yellow line. | | | | you fail - be cautious on that. |
| Tip #2: If you are stopped under suspicion there's a | | | | Always keep in mind that you are being observed. |
| huge chance that you'll be arrested. This is because if | | | | Don't do things that are unnecessary. One of the |
| they will let you go and you happen to meet an | | | | reasons why DUI cases are rampant in the US is that, |
| accident, the cops will be one who will be sued. | | | | police officers would really arrest you at the slight clue |
| Tip #3: Remain silent - it is your right to remain silent. | | | | that you are driving under the influence of drugs or |
| Always be aware of your words because they might | | | | alcohol. |
| use your own words against you. | | | | |