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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
