Walk And Turn
This field sobriety test should be given on level ground, on a hard, dry, non-slippery surface, and under conditions in which you would not be in danger of falling.
Here are some of the things the cop should have done:
The Walk-and-Turn Test requires a line that the suspect can see - If a natural line is no present, draw one in the dirt with a stick or on the sidewalk with chalk.
The DUI suspect must be able to see - if the cop can see you then the lighting is adequate, otherwise, a flashlight should be used to illuminate the line.
These limitations should have been observed/noted:
- Some people have difficulty with balance even when sober.
- People more than 60 years of age.
- People more than 50 pounds overweight.
- People with physical impairments that affect their ability to balance.
- Individuals wearing heels more than two inches high should be given the opportunity to remove their shoes.