DUI traffic stops

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Impaired driving is a major cause of .?

Traffic fatalities (correct)

Impaired

Drugs

What does SFSTS mean ?

Standard Field sobriety Tests (correct)

Standard floor stance test

Standard impairment test

NA

What is one of the primary tools you’ll use during a DUI investigation? Pg509

Deterrence

Administer citation

SFSTS (correct)

Driving under the influence DUI is both ____ who problem

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How many test does SFSTS consist of ? 509

3 Signup and view all the answers

What symptom of alcohol is 0.030% 0.059%

Concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential effect of poly drug use on drivers?

Increased reaction time Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risks associated with encountering drivers impaired by poly drug use?

Increased likelihood of accidents Signup and view all the answers

Unintentional impairment can occur when a person combines alcohol with

prescription medication Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for law enforcement officers to be aware of the possibility of encountering drivers impaired by poly drug use?

To ensure public safety Signup and view all the answers

What symptom of alcohol is 0.10% 0.19

Reflexes prt speech staggering Signup and view all the answers

What symptom of alcohol is 0.06% 0.09%

Depth perception perception peripheral vision Signup and view all the answers

What symptom of alcohol is 0.20% 0.29%

Severe impairment passing out memory loss Signup and view all the answers

Some drug impaired drivers look and act very much like ?

Alcohol impaired driver Signup and view all the answers

What does section 381.986 F.S permits pg513

Medical use of marijuana Signup and view all the answers

Some drivers behaviors and physical reactions may indicate that the impaired driver is under the influence of medication

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Drugs that impair drivers fall into how may categories ? Pg512

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Alcohol may cause the impairment or loss of fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and judgment

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To convict a person of driving under the influence of drugs, the drug must be a controlled substance as defined in chapter? Pg 512

Chapter 893 Signup and view all the answers

To determine if a medical problem might cause a driver's impairment Check whether the driver has a ? Pg 513

Medical alert card, bracelet, or if it indicates it on the DL Signup and view all the answers

You can arrest a person for DUI even if the person is driving a vehicle other than a motor vehicle such as a Bicycle, golf cart, or Atv pg 515

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What must be completed before you begin your DUI investigation ? Pg 516

Crash investigation Signup and view all the answers

What F.S., states that evidence of a blood- or breath-alcohol level greater than 0.05 but less than 0.0g does not necessarily mean that the driver was under the influence of alcohol to the extent that their normal faculties were impaired. Pg 516

Section 316.1934 Signup and view all the answers

Who ruled that you are not required to give a Miranda warning during a traffic stop when you temporarily detain a motorist to ask a few brief questions and issue a citation

The U.S. Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

Miranda warnings are not required before you administer the SFSTS

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When a person is lower than 0.08% you should issue what?

UTC Signup and view all the answers

When a person is higher than 0.08 what should yo issue

DUI citation Signup and view all the answers

A person younger than (___) is subject to an implied consent for determining blood alcohol content

21 Signup and view all the answers

When a driver (refuses to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test) the law enforcement or corrections officer or certified breath test operator (reads or provides the ?

Implied consent warning Signup and view all the answers

If it’s a person first time refusing breath urine or blood test how many months is their DL suspended ?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

If a person DL hade previously been suspended, And they get another suspension how many months will they DL be suspended?

18 months Signup and view all the answers

If you are a CDL holder, or were driving a CMV, your refusal to submit to testing will result in the loss of your commercial driving privilege for a period of one year from today.( If this is your SECOND REFUSAL, you will be permanently disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle.)

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If a driver refuses to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test after the implied consent warning, complete a refusal affidavit along with a(?_). Sign and forward the refusal affidavit to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSM) as part of the DUI arrest report. You must read the implied consent warning for each test you request that is refused. Pg 517

DUI citation Signup and view all the answers

Issue the DUI citation and the uniform traffic citation (UTC) for the second refusal to submit to testing

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What is the legal limit for Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) ? Pg 518

0.04% Signup and view all the answers

If you suspect a DUI violation conduct a DUI investigation pg518

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It is unlawful for a person younger than 21 who has a blood alcohol level or breathe alcohol level of (?) or higher to drive or be an actual physical control of a motor vehicle section 322.2616 F.S pg 518

0.02 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing during a DUI investigation

Taking notes Signup and view all the answers

When ever possible, complete DUI FEILD NOTES before you leave the site of the arrest. You will use these notes to refresh you memory, write the arrest report, and testify in court

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The DUI investigation involves how many phases?

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Vehicle in motion - observing the way the driver operates and stops the vehicle

Phase one Signup and view all the answers

Pre-arrest screening - administering the SFSTS to the driver to determine if there is probable cause to arrest for DUI pg 521

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Begins when you observe the vehicle in motion pg 523 You may notice unusual driving actions, such as weaving within a lane or moving at slower than normal speed which phase is this ?

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You have three choices - stop the vehicle for further investigation, continue to observe the vehicle, or take no action

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begins as soon as both the driver's vehicle and the patrol vehicle have come to complete stops. It continues through your approach to the vehicle and involves all conversation between you and the driver. In some cases, your initial face-to-face contact with the driver may give you the first indications that the driver is impaired. Which phase is this ? Pg 527

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Phase two has two major evidence gathering tasks and one major decision

Task 1 : observe and talk with the driver in the vehicle Task 2 : observe the driver exiting the vehicle

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On patrol, you will see many signs of an impaired driver. They can be anything from a traffic statute violation to a driving observation. There are multiple indicators of driving impairment. While on patrol, you must observe driving patterns and violations. These may indicate that there is impairment, a vehicle problem, or a medical emergency. Pg 523

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Phase three of the Dui investigation is the pre arrest screening process, which is administering the ?

SFSTS Signup and view all the answers

The SFSTS consists of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test and two psychological test which includes ?

Walk and turn , and one leg stand Signup and view all the answers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published studies that validated the SFSTs for use across the country. Officers made correct arrest decisions (%)) of the time based on the three SFSTs. Pg 530

91% Signup and view all the answers

When a person is impaired by drugs or alcohol, what may be observed? Pg 532

Nystagmus Signup and view all the answers

You should make note of any abnormalities observed or reported by the driver, then proceed with the HGN test. The higher the degree of impairment, the sooner you will observe the nystagmus. Pg 532

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While administering the HGN test, have the driver follow the motion of a small object with their eyes only. Position the object about (___)inches from the driver's nose and slightly above their eye level. How many inches should the object be from the subject nose ?

12-15 Signup and view all the answers

The object may be the tip of a pen or penlight, an eraser on a pencil, or a fingertip, whichever contrasts with the background. Begin with the driver's left eye, then the right, and examine each eye twice. Pg 532

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How many seconds should you hold the pen vertical when checking for vertical gaze nystagmus pg 534

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There is no known drug that will cause VGN without causing at least four clues of HGN. If VGN is present and HGN is not, it could be a medical condition.pg534

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What is the maximum number of clues that may appear in one eye pg534

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Based on the research, if you observe four or more clues, it is likely that the driver's alcohol concentration is above (?) Using this criterion, you should be able to classify about 88% of drivers accurately.

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The maximum number of (total) clues observed will be 6 ,, pg534

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The walk and turn test consist of (two) stages instructions stage, and walking stage
🖤💙🖤pg 536

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Only (Walking stage test)

At the end of the test, examine each clue and only record each clue once. The maximum number of clues observed for any driver is ((((eight))) however, you can observe each clue multiple times.

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Make sure to review pg538 Record any facts, circumstances, conditions, or observations that may be relevant to this test in your notes. Based on the research, if you observe two or more clues, it is likely that the driver's alcohol concentration is above 0.08. Using this criterion, you should be able to classify about 79% of drivers accurately.

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The one leg stance test consists of two stages (instructions stage,) (balancing and counting stage) pg 539

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How many inches should the one leg stance be off the ground

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How many seconds should the feet be of the ground in the one leg stance test ?

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The maximum number of clues for the one leg stance test is 4

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Conditions that may interfere with the driver's performance of the one-leg stand test can include wind / weather conditions, the driver's age or weight, or the driver's footwear. Pg 540

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someone who can place the driver in actual physical control of the vehicle at the time of the crash and who can provide a statement of observations of the crash and driver.

Wheel witness Signup and view all the answers

If the driver is arrested for DUI, serious bodily injury, or death, ask for a voluntary blood test or obtain a warrant pg 541

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Physical evidence should be based upon your observations, the results of the SFSTs, and pending the results of a breath, urine, or blood test. Pg 542

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After the arrest you will attempt to collect breath, urine, or blood tests. If the driver refuses to take the tests, fill out the (?), as explained earlier. Pg 542

refusal affidavit Signup and view all the answers

What section outlines the criteria for conducting a breath test or blood test for alcohol impairment pg 542,543

316.1932 Signup and view all the answers

A certified breath test operator (BTO) is required to administer the test on arrested driver pg542

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After a DUI arrest, a certified BTO or a designee assigned by the BTO monitors the driver face to face. The observation must be for a continuous 20 minutes. Pg542

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Before the 20 minutes begin make sure that the driver does not have any foreign objects in their mouth, such as tobacco ,fingers, hair, rubber bands, razor blades, or paper clips. Pg542

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During the 20 minutes, make sure that the driver is not eating or drinking anything (alcohol, mouthwash, gum, candy breath mints). If the driver vomits, instruct them to rinse their mouth with water. Pg 542

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Pay attention important If the results of the breath test indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, (complete a DUI citation.)Write the breath test results on the citation.

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If the results of the breath test indicate an alcohol concentration below 0.08, complete a UTC for the charge of Dui based on the probable cause for the arrest.pg 542

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If the driver refuses to submit to the breath test, complete a DUI citation, and mark the box for "Refusal."pg542

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To request a breath sample, the subject must be under physical arrest. Pg542

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If a breath test result is below a 0.08 and you have probable cause to believe the person is impaired by substances other than alcohol, request a pg 543

Urine test Signup and view all the answers

The driver must take the urine test at a detention facility or any other facility, mobile or otherwise, that is equipped to administer urine tests, Pg 543

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If the driver refuses to submit to the urine test, complete a DUI citation, and mark the box for "Refusal." Pg543

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All blood draws must occur at a medical facility or in an ambulance for treatment pg543

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Who may be called to testify in court, in significant detail, and provide expert opinions regarding drug impairment. Pg 544

Drug recognition experts (DRE) Signup and view all the answers

The DUI citation is very similar to the UTC; however, the DUI citation is for a DUI with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, or when the driver refused a breath, urine, or blood test after their arrest. Complete the DUI citation the same way as a UTC. Pg 545

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If the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above or refuses a breath, urine or blood test, seize their Florida driver's license if it is in their possession and attach it to the DHSM copy of the DUI citation, Within five days, forward the Florida license and a copy of it to DHSMV for an administrative suspension hearing. Pg 545

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How many times should each eye be viewed during testing

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If vgn is present and hgn isn’t it could be a medical condition

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During the walking stage test what is the maximum number of clues

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Is the process by which alcohol enters the bloodstream

Absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is alcohol pg 511

Central nervous system depressant Signup and view all the answers

Is the process by which the bloodstream carries alcohol to the body’s tissues and organs

Distribution Signup and view all the answers

Is the process by which the body (expels aka leaves) alcohol through exhaled breath, sweat, tears saliva and urine

Elimination Signup and view all the answers

Is the process by which the body breaks down alcohol for elimination

Metabolism Signup and view all the answers

DUI traffic stops

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Impaired driving is a major cause of .?

What does SFSTS mean ?

What is one of the primary tools you’ll use during a DUI investigation? Pg509

Driving under the influence DUI is both ____ who problem

How many test does SFSTS consist of ? 509

What symptom of alcohol is 0.030% 0.059%

Which of the following is a potential effect of poly drug use on drivers?

What is one of the risks associated with encountering drivers impaired by poly drug use?

Unintentional impairment can occur when a person combines alcohol with

Why is it important for law enforcement officers to be aware of the possibility of encountering drivers impaired by poly drug use?

What symptom of alcohol is 0.10% 0.19

What symptom of alcohol is 0.06% 0.09%

What symptom of alcohol is 0.20% 0.29%

Some drug impaired drivers look and act very much like ?

What does section 381.986 F.S permits pg513

Some drivers behaviors and physical reactions may indicate that the impaired driver is under the influence of medication

Drugs that impair drivers fall into how may categories ? Pg512

Alcohol may cause the impairment or loss of fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and judgment

To convict a person of driving under the influence of drugs, the drug must be a controlled substance as defined in chapter? Pg 512

To determine if a medical problem might cause a driver's impairment Check whether the driver has a ? Pg 513

You can arrest a person for DUI even if the person is driving a vehicle other than a motor vehicle such as a Bicycle, golf cart, or Atv pg 515

What must be completed before you begin your DUI investigation ? Pg 516

What F.S., states that evidence of a blood- or breath-alcohol level greater than 0.05 but less than 0.0g does not necessarily mean that the driver was under the influence of alcohol to the extent that their normal faculties were impaired. Pg 516

Who ruled that you are not required to give a Miranda warning during a traffic stop when you temporarily detain a motorist to ask a few brief questions and issue a citation

Miranda warnings are not required before you administer the SFSTS

When a person is lower than 0.08% you should issue what?

When a person is higher than 0.08 what should yo issue

A person younger than (___) is subject to an implied consent for determining blood alcohol content

When a driver (refuses to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test) the law enforcement or corrections officer or certified breath test operator (reads or provides the ?

If it’s a person first time refusing breath urine or blood test how many months is their DL suspended ?

If a person DL hade previously been suspended, And they get another suspension how many months will they DL be suspended?

If you are a CDL holder, or were driving a CMV, your refusal to submit to testing will result in the loss of your commercial driving privilege for a period of one year from today.( If this is your SECOND REFUSAL, you will be permanently disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle.)

Issue the DUI citation and the uniform traffic citation (UTC) for the second refusal to submit to testing

What is the legal limit for Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) ? Pg 518

If you suspect a DUI violation conduct a DUI investigation pg518

It is unlawful for a person younger than 21 who has a blood alcohol level or breathe alcohol level of (?) or higher to drive or be an actual physical control of a motor vehicle section 322.2616 F.S pg 518

What is the most important thing during a DUI investigation

When ever possible, complete DUI FEILD NOTES before you leave the site of the arrest. You will use these notes to refresh you memory, write the arrest report, and testify in court

The DUI investigation involves how many phases?

Vehicle in motion - observing the way the driver operates and stops the vehicle

Pre-arrest screening - administering the SFSTS to the driver to determine if there is probable cause to arrest for DUI pg 521

Begins when you observe the vehicle in motion pg 523 You may notice unusual driving actions, such as weaving within a lane or moving at slower than normal speed which phase is this ?

You have three choices - stop the vehicle for further investigation, continue to observe the vehicle, or take no action

Phase two has two major evidence gathering tasks and one major decision Task 1 : observe and talk with the driver in the vehicle Task 2 : observe the driver exiting the vehicle

Phase three of the Dui investigation is the pre arrest screening process, which is administering the ?

The SFSTS consists of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test and two psychological test which includes ?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published studies that validated the SFSTs for use across the country. Officers made correct arrest decisions (%)) of the time based on the three SFSTs. Pg 530

When a person is impaired by drugs or alcohol, what may be observed? Pg 532

You should make note of any abnormalities observed or reported by the driver, then proceed with the HGN test. The higher the degree of impairment, the sooner you will observe the nystagmus. Pg 532

While administering the HGN test, have the driver follow the motion of a small object with their eyes only. Position the object about (___)inches from the driver's nose and slightly above their eye level. How many inches should the object be from the subject nose ?

The object may be the tip of a pen or penlight, an eraser on a pencil, or a fingertip, whichever contrasts with the background. Begin with the driver's left eye, then the right, and examine each eye twice. Pg 532

How many seconds should you hold the pen vertical when checking for vertical gaze nystagmus pg 534

There is no known drug that will cause VGN without causing at least four clues of HGN. If VGN is present and HGN is not, it could be a medical condition.pg534

What is the maximum number of clues that may appear in one eye pg534

Based on the research, if you observe four or more clues, it is likely that the driver's alcohol concentration is above (?) Using this criterion, you should be able to classify about 88% of drivers accurately.

The maximum number of (total) clues observed will be 6 ,, pg534

The walk and turn test consist of (two) stages instructions stage, and walking stage 🖤💙🖤pg 536

Only (Walking stage test) At the end of the test, examine each clue and only record each clue once. The maximum number of clues observed for any driver is ((((eight))) however, you can observe each clue multiple times.

The one leg stance test consists of two stages (instructions stage,) (balancing and counting stage) pg 539

How many inches should the one leg stance be off the ground

How many seconds should the feet be of the ground in the one leg stance test ?

The maximum number of clues for the one leg stance test is 4

Conditions that may interfere with the driver's performance of the one-leg stand test can include wind / weather conditions, the driver's age or weight, or the driver's footwear. Pg 540

someone who can place the driver in actual physical control of the vehicle at the time of the crash and who can provide a statement of observations of the crash and driver.

If the driver is arrested for DUI, serious bodily injury, or death, ask for a voluntary blood test or obtain a warrant pg 541

Physical evidence should be based upon your observations, the results of the SFSTs, and pending the results of a breath, urine, or blood test. Pg 542

After the arrest you will attempt to collect breath, urine, or blood tests. If the driver refuses to take the tests, fill out the (?), as explained earlier. Pg 542

What section outlines the criteria for conducting a breath test or blood test for alcohol impairment pg 542,543

A certified breath test operator (BTO) is required to administer the test on arrested driver pg542

After a DUI arrest, a certified BTO or a designee assigned by the BTO monitors the driver face to face. The observation must be for a continuous 20 minutes. Pg542

Before the 20 minutes begin make sure that the driver does not have any foreign objects in their mouth, such as tobacco ,fingers, hair, rubber bands, razor blades, or paper clips. Pg542

During the 20 minutes, make sure that the driver is not eating or drinking anything (alcohol, mouthwash, gum, candy breath mints). If the driver vomits, instruct them to rinse their mouth with water. Pg 542

Pay attention important If the results of the breath test indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, (complete a DUI citation.)Write the breath test results on the citation.

If the results of the breath test indicate an alcohol concentration below 0.08, complete a UTC for the charge of Dui based on the probable cause for the arrest.pg 542

If the driver refuses to submit to the breath test, complete a DUI citation, and mark the box for "Refusal."pg542

To request a breath sample, the subject must be under physical arrest. Pg542

If a breath test result is below a 0.08 and you have probable cause to believe the person is impaired by substances other than alcohol, request a pg 543

Phase two has two major evidence gathering tasks and one major decision

Task 1 : observe and talk with the driver in the vehicle Task 2 : observe the driver exiting the vehicle

The walk and turn test consist of (two) stages instructions stage, and walking stage
🖤💙🖤pg 536

Only (Walking stage test)

At the end of the test, examine each clue and only record each clue once. The maximum number of clues observed for any driver is ((((eight))) however, you can observe each clue multiple times.