Every year, alcohol-impaired driving contributes to thousands of preventable crashes, injuries, and deaths across the United States. While laws against impaired driving are well established, the effectiveness of those laws […]
Impaired Driving
Strengthening Cannabis-Impaired Driving Detection: What Research Says
As cannabis use becomes more common, law enforcement agencies need reliable ways to identify truly impaired drivers. A recent commentary by Thomas D. Marcotte and Robert L. Fitzgerald highlights key […]
Mississippi DUI Education Program Shows Positive Impact on Participant Behavior
A recent study evaluated the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program (MASEP), a statewide program required for people convicted of their first DUI offense. Researchers found that participants had positive experiences […]
A New Approach to Reducing Drunk Driving: Why Repeat Offenders Need Stronger Consequences
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 […]
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 […]
