Though traditionally people drink after hours, many will start drinking at the start of the day and can continue through both day and night. Where some folks are just getting off to work at 7 or 8 in the morning, others are just winding down from an eventful evening of partying. Dallas, Texas known for indulging in drinking and other stimulates where many enjoy the night life. It is always ideal to be aware of those around you and see the signs of an intoxicated driver though you may be the designated driver, or simply navigating your way through the streets and highways. The common signs of an intoxicated driver is what we at Lastimado Texas would like to share today.
Signs a Driver is Impaired
When it comes to guessing if a person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, finding a reason can prove difficult for police. In order to aid law enforcement in determining whether a driver might be drunk behind the wheel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, has compiled a list of signs to indicate an intoxicated driver. You can take down their vehicle information and license plate number to report them before they hurt themselves or an innocent person on the road, be sure to avoid being in close proximity to them if you can spot the signs. The most common indicator of an intoxicated driver is listed below.
1) Weaving in traffic.
2) Lack of vigilance.
3) Unexplained accelerating and decelerating.
4) Turning too wide.
5) Tailgating.
6) Swerving.
7) Straddling a lane line.
8) Slow response to traffic lights and an officer’s signals.
9) Poor judgment.
10) Driving off the road.
11) Heading in the wrong direction into the oncoming lane.
12) Driving excessively fast or slow. (10mph over or under the posted speed limit).
13) Drifting in lane.
14) Problem stopping.
15) Crossing lane lines.
16) Obviously appearing to be impaired.
17) Night driving without the headlights on.
18) Nearly striking a car or fixed object.
19) Inappropriate stopping in the lane.
20) Inability to maintain proper lane positioning.
21) Improper or unsafe lane changes.
22) Illegal or improper turning.
23) Going the wrong way on a one-way street.
24) Failure to use a turn signal appropriately.
25) Erratic braking and speeding.
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You need an experienced personal injury lawyer in the unfortunate event you have been in accident caused by a driver that was intoxicated. Collecting evidence, other documentation and pertinent information is essential. In addition to the officer’s reports involving in an accident, we will collect the doctor and hospital reports, intoxication reports and more to help you get the compensation you deserve. There can be injuries and property damage involved when you get into an accident with someone who is driving intoxicated. Having a solid case built up can ensure the maximum compensation to cover the damages, medical bills, as well as make up for lost wages. Call in the professionals at Lastimado Texas for your personal injury case and let our seasoned team of attorneys assist you.
