{"id":51209,"date":"2017-02-14T16:48:17","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T16:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/?p=51209"},"modified":"2022-12-01T09:23:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T14:23:02","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-roadside-sobriety-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/what-you-need-to-know-about-roadside-sobriety-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Roadside Sobriety Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Anyone who has been pulled over for drunk driving<\/strong> knows that it can be a stressful experience. An officer might pull someone over for a violation assuming they are intoxicated<\/strong> and wind up being wrong, but it is better safe than sorry. If you feel that an officer is overstepping his\/her boundaries, you might be right. Below, we outline your rights as a driver and we advise you on the best course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Field Sobriety Tests<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do I Have to Do This?<\/strong><\/em> Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer?<\/strong><\/em>\n
Field sobriety tests<\/a> are not required by law, but a breathalyzer will be in some states. A lot of attorneys actually recommend that you don\u2019t take a sobriety test because it can only negatively impact you. Many believe you as the driver have nothing to gain by taking one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you refuse a breathalyzer<\/a> test you could face serious consequences and possible jail time. DUI\/DWI is becoming a more serious crime as time goes on and refusal to partake in a test can be viewed the same way as a negative result– if not worse. These tests can be flawed, but experts recommend taking the exam and then asking for a urine or blood exam when you are brought in. A field test might reveal a higher BAC if you recently had a drink, but a blood or urine exam will yield a more accurate result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n