There are three standardized field sobriety tests approved by National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Broken alphabet test – Saying the alphabet by beginning with a letter somewhere in the
alphabet and stopping short of “Z”
Say the alphabet backwards
Count backwards from an odd number (i.e. 72) and stop at a random number (i.e. 56)
Finger to nose test – Place hands out to side and then bring one hand at a time to your
face and touch your nose with the tip of your finger
In Kentucky, if you refuse to give a breath or blood sample, your
license may be suspended with no hardship privileges
If you refuse to take the field sobriety tests and the officer feels he has probable cause, you will be arrested under suspicion of driving
under the influence
If you have had more than a drink, refusing the field sobriety tests may be in your best interest as you are likely to be arrested regardless of
whether you take them
Very respectfully decline to take the field sobriety tests
The less you speak the better because your speech may be slurred
Respectfully decline to take the tests
Use your right to remain silent other than answering questions about your identity
If arrested, you should immediately request an attorney and invoke your right to remain silent except for that
request
We need to begin working with you and advising you as soon as
possible to decrease the damage and increase your chance of
dismissing the charge or receiving a reduced sentence
Contact us at our Radcliff Office in Hardin County at (270) 351-6032
or at 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with one of our
attorneys
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