What do you do if you know someone is driving drunk?

To keep the roads and highways safe, you can report a drunk driver to the California Highway Patrol. As soon as you notice a drunk driver engaging in one of the listed behaviors for a consistent amount of time or performing a number of erratic actions, pull over to the side of the road in a safe location and call 911.

What are the 5 obvious signs of drinking and driving?

5 Signs of Drunk Driving to Look Out For

• Swerving. This behavior is one of the easiest to spot, both for police officers and other drivers on the road.
• Excessive Braking.
• Straddling the Center Lane.
• Persistent Tailgating.
• Breaking Traffic Laws.

Who do you call if you think someone is driving drunk?

To report a drunk driver, call 911. Give the operator as complete a description of the vehicle as possible. Local police or highway patrol can’t pull over the drunk driver if they don’t know who they’re looking for.

What are three signs that police look for when they suspect a drunk driver?

After police pull you over, they are looking for signs in your appearance and behavior: slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, the smell of alcohol or drugs, and difficulty focusing or answering questions.

Can you anonymously report someone for drink driving?

Reporting someone after they’ve been drink driving If you want to report a drink driver after the drink driving has taken place, you can call the police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Remember, someone can still be over the legal alcohol limit the day after drinking.

What are certain telltale signs that law enforcement will look for to see if someone has been drinking and driving?

Common signs of driver impairment include:

• Smell of alcohol or drugs emanating from the vehicle or on the driver.
• Slurred speech.
• Bloodshot, watery, or glassy eyes.
• Jerky movement.
• Fine motor skills problems.
• Admission of alcohol consumption before driving.
• General confusion.
• Awkward balance and coordination.

Do anonymous tips stay anonymous?

An anonymous tip means your name is not known or made public. When a tipster calls the Crime Stoppers tipsline, they are first given a code number and they are prompted not to disclose their identity at any time. The tipster remains, in terms of identity, only a number and the tip remains 100\% anonymous.