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Title:

EFFECTIVE USE OF DETERRENCE APPROACHES TO REDUCE ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING

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00764806

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00978515

Abstract:

In combating impaired driving through deterrence approaches in an era of diminished resources and shifting priorities, it is important to use available resources wisely and to take advantage of emerging priorities in other highway safety areas. Three examples of emerging priorities that can impact alcohol-impaired driving are discussed: the trend to graduated licensing systems; the new emphasis on seat belt use; and the recent emphasis on fatigued drivers. In terms of using resources wisely, major resources should be devoted to alcohol as the drug of primary interest and there should be emphasis on approaches known to be effective. License suspension stands out as an effective penalty, with suspension through administrative procedures representing the most efficient way to apply this penalty. Sobriety checkpoints stand out as a primary enforcement technique. Finally, better understanding of police attitudes and motivations should inform the effort to achieve greater deterrence through alcohol laws and penalties. There is much we could learn and benefit from in regard to the factors influencing police enforcement practices.

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Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

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Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Williams, A F

Pagination:

p. 15-17

Publication Date:

1999-2

Serial:

Transportation Research Circular

Issue Number: 487
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0097-8515

Conference:

Combating Impaired Driving in an Era of Diminished Resources and Shifting Priorities

Location: Irvine, California
Date: 1996-8-20 to 1996-8-21
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Transportation; International Council on Alcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety; Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; National Assoc. of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives; National C

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

References (22)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Deterrence

Subject Areas:

Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jun 29 1999 12:00AM

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