If you choose to drive after having consumed alcoholic beverages, which you should think twice before doing, then one way to minimize your chances of being arrested for a DUI-related violation is to simply follow the traffic laws.

First, follow the given speed-limit, going no more than 5mph over the speed limit and going no under than 5-10mph below the speed limit. Speeding will get you pulled over and give the police an opportunity to evaluate whether you have been driving under the influence, whereas going too slow may raise police suspicion, causing the police to follow you until they have sufficient cause to pull you over.

Make sure you come to a complete stop at every stop sign, and do not proceed forward until you have the right of way. Do not pull one of those lazy rolling stops, where you simply pump the brake a little without actually coming to a dead stop.

Watch those u-turns, also and make sure you maintain a safe distance from the car ahead of you at all times. Don’t change lanes or turn without first signaling. When approaching a blinking yellow light, make sure you slow down before proceeding forward and/or signaling before turning.

Remember, the police look for any justification to have sufficient cause to pull you over, so don’t give them any reason to do so.

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