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STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). Horizontal gaze nystagmus is an involuntary jerking of the eyeball as the eyeball moves to the side. The studies conducted for NHTSA conclude that the ingestion of alcohol increases the presence of nystagmus. To test for horizontal gaze nystagmus, an officer has you follow a pen or other stimulus with your eyes. The officer is not simply checking to see if you follow the pen but is instead checking to see if there is nystagmus present. The officer checks for nystagmus in three different ways and scores a "clue" each time nystagmus is observed. The officer checks both eyes individually, so there are a total of six possible "clues". If the officer observes four or more "clues", there is a probability that your Blood Alcohol Content is .08 or higher (a "failure" of the test).
Walk And Turn (WAT). To administer the WAT test, an officer has you stand on a line, walk nine steps (heel-to-toe) down the line, turn around, and walk nine steps back. The officer scores "clues" if you do things such as: lose your balance during the instructions; start too early; fail to touch heel-to-toe; stop walking; step off the line; raise your arms for balance; turn improperly; or take an incorrect number of steps. If the officer observes two or more "clues", there is a probability that your Blood Alcohol Content is .08 or higher (a "failure" of the test).
One Leg Stand (OLS). To administer the OLS test, an officer has you raise one leg so your foot is about 6" off the ground and stand on the other leg with your arms at your sides while you count aloud for 30 seconds. The officer scores "clues" if you do things such as: sway; use your arms for balance; hop; or put your foot down. If the officer observes two or more clues, there is a probability that your Blood Alcohol Content is .08 or higher (a "failure" of the test).
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