Author: Sasha Tanner Does the ignition interlock device (IID) live up to its purpose? The short answer: yes. Stick around for more details where Zeithammer, Macinko, and Silver uncover the overall effectiveness of […]
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The Two-Lane Road from Law to Innovation: How Technology Improves Traffic Safety
Author: Sasha Tanner New technologies are emerging for the sake of reducing impaired driving. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) prioritizes highway safety program funding for the upcoming years. More specifically, Section 24220 outlines […]
The Morning After: Public Perceptions Towards the Dangers of Hangover Impaired Driving
Author: Sasha Tanner Driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs is dangerous and illegal, but how much time should pass before it is safe to get behind the […]
Cracking the Code: How Do We Understand and Measure Drug-Impaired Driving?
Authors: Sasha Tanner & Cinthya Fillips Impaired driving is one of the most pressing challenges in traffic safety, law enforcement, and criminal justice policy. With substances like alcohol, cannabis, and prescription drugs influencing driver behavior, the question remains: […]
Behind the Scenes of Drug Detection: Wet and Green Labs with Kyle Clark
Ever wondered how law enforcement officers learn to detect drug-impaired drivers? The latest episode of the Driving Change podcast takes you deep into the world of wet and green labs—the […]
New Insights on Drugs and Driving: NHTSA’s 2024 Fact Sheets
Author: Cinthya Fillips, Director, Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, Texas A&M Transportation Institute Drug-impaired driving is escalating on our roadways. To combat this, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
