Despite decades of progress in traffic safety, drunk driving remains one of the deadliest public safety issues in the United States. In 2022 alone, more than 13,500 people were killed in alcohol-impaired […]
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Building Partnerships at the TASRO Conference: The Texas Impaired Driving Task Force Education/Prevention Subcommittee Members Unite for Youth Prevention
Guest Post by Executive Committee Member, Emma Dugas, MADD Texas Impaired Driving Task Force Education & Prevention Subcommittee: Who We Are. This subcommittee works to reduce alcohol- and drug-impaired driving […]
Do People Actually Know the Consequences of a DUI?
Driving under the influence (DUI) remains a significant public safety issue in the United States, contributing to thousands of traffic fatalities each year. Laws imposing fines, jail time, license suspensions, and other […]
Can Ride-Sharing Reduce Drunk Driving While Supporting Local Businesses?
For years, impaired driving prevention efforts have focused on enforcement, education, and legal penalties. A recent study suggests another important tool may already be helping communities reduce drunk driving: ride-sharing services. Researchers […]
More Charges, More Convictions? What Iowa Crash Data Reveals About Impaired Driving Cases
When law enforcement responds to an alcohol-related crash, officers often have multiple charging options available. Beyond impaired driving offenses, drivers may also receive moving violations or administrative citations. A new […]
What Motivates People to Avoid Impaired Driving? New Research Offers Insights
Impaired driving remains a major traffic safety challenge in the United States. While public awareness campaigns and law enforcement efforts have long been used to discourage driving under the influence of alcohol […]
