Video – Can You Be Arrested for a DUI Even If You Passed the Field Sobriety Tests? It is one of the most frustrating and confusing experiences a driver can face: you get pulled over, the officer asks you to step out of the vehicle, and you carefully perform every single physical coordination exercise. You stay balanced, you follow instructions perfectly, and you feel confident that you aced them. Then, the officer tells you to turn around and places you under arrest anyway.
The short, shocking answer under Florida law is yes—you can absolutely be arrested for driving under the influence even if you think you passed the field sobriety tests.
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