Tabert v. North Dakota Department of Transportation

MESCHKE, Justice.

[¶ 1] The North Dakota Department of Transportation appeals from a district court judgment reversing an administrative decision to suspend the driving privileges of Corey M. Tabert for driving under the influence of alcohol. We reverse and remand for reinstatement of Tabert’s suspension.

[¶ 2] Beulah Police Officer Kelly Hyke stopped Tabert for speeding. Hyke noticed a strong odor of alcohol, and Tabert, who was twenty years old, admitted he had been drinking. After Tabert failed several field sobriety tests, Hyke arrested Tabert for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Tabert…