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Definition: A series of physical and cognitive tests administered by law enforcement during a DUI stop. Standard tests include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand. Refusal is admissible in court.
Category: Traffic Offenses · Statute: F.S. 316.1933 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Field Sobriety Test in Florida
A series of physical and cognitive tests administered by law enforcement during a DUI stop. Standard tests include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand. Refusal is admissible in court.
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