Massachusetts DWI DUI OUI Field Sobriety Test Police Training Manual

SIGHT

There are a number of things you might see during the interview that would be describable clues or evidence of alcohol and/or other drug influence. Among them are:

• bloodshot eyes;
• soiled clothing;
• fumbling fingers;
• alcohol containers;
• thugs or drug paraphernalia;
• bruises, bumps or scratches;
• unusual actions.

HEARING

Among the things you might hear during the interview that would be describable clues or evidence of alcohol and/or other drug influence are these:

• slurred speech;
• admission of drinking;
• inconsistent responses;
• abusive language;
• unusual statements.

SMELL

There are things you might smell during the interview that would be describable clues or evidence of alcohol and/or other drug influence. Typically these include:

• alcoholic beverages;
• marijuana;
• “cover up” odors like breath sprays;
• unusual odors.

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