How to Spot a Drunk Driver on Long Island Roads

Our Long Island personal injury law offices get too many calls from accidents involving drunk drivers. That is why whether you are driving on the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway or Commack Road, it’s important to be alert to the warning signs that a motorist around you may be driving while drunk.

Some common signs that a driver is intoxicated, from M.A.D.D.:

Sudden acceleration or deceleration
Tailgating
Drifting in and out of the lanes
Weaving across the road
Driving anywhere other than on a road designated for vehicles
Almost striking an object, curb, divider or other vehicle
Stopping without cause or erratic braking
Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
Slow response to traffic signals (e.g. sudden stop or delayed start)
Straddling the center lane marker
Driving with headlights off at night
Swerving
Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit
Turning abruptly or illegally
Driving into opposing traffic on the wrong side of the road

“What do I do if I think another driver on the road is drunk?”
If you suspect that another driver on the road is drunk, stay as far away as possible from the vehicle. Do not try to communicate with the driver in any way. Instead, try to get the license plate number as well as any other details you can, including the vehicle’s make, model, color and any addition description of the vehicle or driver that could help authorities. Pull over and call 911 immediately. Give them the exact location—including nearby exits if you are on a parkway—as well as the direction in which the vehicle was traveling. Provide a complete description of the vehicle and how it was being driven.

How We Can Help
Were you or someone in your family injured in a drunk driving accident? The Long Island attorneys are experienced at winning these cases and getting out clients the maximum compensation they deserve. Want to find out more information about your specific case? Contact us for a free consultation—there is never an obligation or fee. We’ll sit down with you to discuss your case, answer all your questions, and let you know what you can expect from the legal process.

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