The officer will typically approach the driver's window and ask some preliminary questions. During this phase of the stop the officer will note if they detect any of the following indicators of intoxication:
*odor of an alcoholic beverage on the driver's breath or in the car generally
*slurred speech in response to the questioning
*watery, blood shot, and/or reddish eyes
*flushed face
*droopy eyelids
*difficulty in understanding and responding intelligently to question
*fumbling with his or her driver's license and registration
*the plain-view presence of containers of alcoholic beverages in the vehicle.
*admission of consumption of alcoholic beverage
If the officer observes enough to have a reasonable suspicion to legally justify a further detention and investigation, they will ask the driver to step out of the vehicle.
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