DWI Field Sobriety Testing for the Mobility Impaired
The NHTSA SFST battery is the standard for driving while impaired field sobriety testing. The SFST batteryconsists of three tests: (1) the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test, (2) the walk and turn (WAT) test, and (3) the one leg stand (OLS) test. The WAT and OLS require you to be able to walk, stand, and ...
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing for DWIs in North Carolina
The Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) battery consists of three tests: (1) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), (2) Walk and Turn (WAT), and (3) One Leg Stand (OLS). These tests help the officer to determine impairment and establish probable cause for arrest.HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS (HGN)Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) is an involuntary jerking of the eye, which ...
Top Four Things Police Look for to Stop a Vehicle
A review of the top four items that a police officer looks for to initiate a traffic stop in the Huntersville and Lake Norman area. Learn these items and ensure that they are valid and fixed before you drive in Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and the Lake Norman area.OVERVIEWIf the police want to stop a vehicle, ...
Age Requirements for Jet Skis in North Carolina
How old do you have to be to operate a jet ski in North Carolina? In North Carolina, you must be at least 14 years old to operate a jet ski. A person who is at least 14 years old, but less than 16 years old, can operate a jet ski in public waters if:· ...
