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 […]
Research
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 […]
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 […]
