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Common Michigan Police DUI Arrest Phases
Most people arrested for drunk driving in Michigan first encounter the police as part of a traffic stop. The traffic stop might be for something unrelated, such as speeding, or it might be because of something more commonly associated with intoxicated driving, such as weaving. Either way, the police investigation in a DUI/OWI case begins as soon as the officer begins to observe your car.
Phase 1 – Vehicle in Motion Clues (Speeding, Weaving)
Law enforcement thinks of this as the “vehicle in motion” phase of their investigation. During this phase the officer will be taking notes about your driving so that they can justify the stop, and will also take notes relative to how you respond to their stop signal. In other words, what did you do when the police activated their flashing lights? Did you pull over normally? Or were you slow to respond? Were any other traffic violations observed? Did you stop inappropriately, or try to flee, etc.