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- Can I get out of a drunk driving charge?
Rarely, but it is possible. If the cop suspects you're drunk, he'll give you a sobriety test. He'll
make you touch your fingers together, or touch your nose, with your eyes closed. He'll ask you to
walk in a straight line, count from 1?10 and back down, repeat the alphabet, or stand on one leg.
If you can't manage to do any of these things he'll assume you're drunk, and he'll offer you a
choice of three tests: the breath test, the blood test, and the urine test. If at all possible, go for the
urine test, because this is the least reliable of the three and can be fought successfully in court.
However, to fight a drunk driving conviction you will definitely need a lawyer. Don't even think
of defending yourself in court on a DUI charge.
- Can I practice for the sobriety test?
It is not a bad idea to practice the various exercises described in Question 16. Many people can't
do these exercises even when they're stone?cold sober. These exercises are designed to give a cop
probable cause for a blood alcohol content (BAC) test. Lack of probable cause is one of the few
defenses against a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction.
- Is there a way to speed safely?
You can safely drive 10 to 15 mph over the posted speed limit. Always speed up when you have a clear view of the road ahead. Always follow a speeding vehicle ahead of you. He'll get detected first.
- Do radar or laser detectors work?
Yes, they do, and they are a good tool to have in your car, as they greatly reduce your chances of
getting stopped for speeding and being issued a ticket. You can also put a police monitor or
scanner in your car so you can monitor the police band. You can get many books on the market
that tell you the frequencies police use.
- Is there a time when roads have more or less cops?
Yes, during shift changes. Most shifts last from 7 AM to 3PM, 3PM to 11PM, and 11PM to
7AM, or 8AM to 4PM, 4PM to 12AM, and 12AM to 8AM. About 15 to 30 minutes before and
after the shift change, there is usually no police presence on the roads. Nor are police running
radar at this time. In between shifts is a good time to speed.
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