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 […]
High Drug Concentrations in Impaired Driving Cases: What Harris County Researchers Learned
Drug-impaired driving continues to pose a significant challenge for traffic safety professionals, law enforcement officers, and forensic toxicologists. While alcohol impairment can often be evaluated using established blood alcohol concentration […]
