The three NHTSA-standardized field sobriety tests used in Rhode Island are: (1) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), an eye-movement test; (2) Walk-and-Turn (WAT), a heel-to-toe walking test; and (3) One-Leg Stand (OLS), a 30-second single-leg balance test. Officers may also administer non-standardized tests like reciting the alphabet or counting backwards, but those are not NHTSA-validated.
What are the three standardized field sobriety tests in Rhode Island?RI DUI Laws2026-10-29T22:17:29+00:00