How to Report an Impaired Driver

Call the police: 911 or 1-800-28DRUNK. Once connected with a law enforcement agency, provide them with the following information:

1. Tell them you wish to report a suspected impaired driver.
2. Give the exact location (identify road and direction) of the vehicle.
3. Give as complete a description of the vehicle as you can, such as make, model, color, license number, etc.
4. Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.

What NOT To Do

1. Do not attempt to stop the vehicle.
2. Do not attempt to follow if the vehicle is exceeding the posted limit or if any other hazard may exist due to following the vehicle.
3. Do not disregard any traffic signals in an attempt to keep the driver in view.
4. Do not follow the impaired driver too closely because they may stop suddenly.
5. Do not get so engrossed in following the impaired driver that you begin weaving in the road with them.
6. Do not attempt to detain the impaired driver if they stop.
7. Do not attempt to act in the capacity of any police, fire or medical person unless you are properly trained and authorized to perform that function.
8. Do not attempt to assist any law enforcement officer while they are apprehending an impaired driver unless requested.