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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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 […]
Could Knowing Your BAC Make You More Likely to Drive After Drinking?
Smartphone-connected breathalyzers are often promoted as tools that help people make safer decisions after drinking. But what if seeing a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading below the legal limit actually increases someone’s […]
Watching Alcohol Impairment: What to Consider…and What to Do!
Author: Sasha Tanner After consuming any amount of alcohol, it is difficult for individuals to gauge their specific level of intoxication. There may be behavioral signs of alcohol impairment present, but their actual blood or breath-alcohol content (BAC/BrAC) remains unknown. Moreover, self-awareness of impairment can decrease when the individual consumed alcohol. These […]
Enhancing SFST Process for Law Enforcement Through Technology
Author: Sasha Tanner Law enforcement uses the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) on suspected impaired drivers to determine if they are under the influence of alcohol and to potentially use the evidence in court. What if […]
