How to Report a Drunk Driver

• Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a drunk driver.
• Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road or cross streets and the direction the vehicle is traveling.
• Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate.
• Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.

How to Spot a Drunk Driver
The following signs can help you detect an impaired driver on the road:

• Turning with a wide radius
• Straddling the center of the road or lane marker
• Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
• Almost striking an object or another vehicle
• Weaving or zigzagging across the road
• Driving on surfaces other than a designated roadway
• Swerving or abruptly turning away from a generally straight course
• Turning abruptly or illegally
• Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit
• Stopping without cause in a traffic lane
• Stopping inappropriately
• Following others too closely
• Drifting or moving in a straight line
• Erratic braking
• Driving into opposing or crossing traffic
• Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
• Slow response to traffic signals, including sudden stops and delayed starts
• Driving with headlights off

‘How to Spot a Drunk Driver’ clues courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration