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The traditional symptoms of intoxication taught at the police academies are: 
 
 Flushed face  
 Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes 
 Odor of alcohol on breath  
 Slurred speech  
 Fumbling with wallet trying to get license  
 Failure to comprehend the officer's questions  
 Staggering when exiting vehicle  
 Swaying/instability on feet  
 Leaning on car for support  
 Combative, argumentative, jovial or other

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What is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene?

 

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The traditional symptoms of intoxication taught at the police academies are:

  • Flushed face
  • Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes
  • Odor of alcohol on breath
  • Slurred speech
  • Fumbling with wallet trying to get license
  • Failure to comprehend the officer's questions
  • Staggering when exiting vehicle
  • Swaying/instability on feet
  • Leaning on car for support
  • Combative, argumentative, jovial or other "inappropriate" attitude
  • Soiled, rumpled, disorderly clothing
  • Stumbling while walking
  • Disorientation as to time and place
  • Inability to follow directions