DRUNK DRIVING: A KILLER WE CAN STOP

Since before the turn of the century, when the first drunk-driving arrest was recorded, the government, the media and civic groups have repeatedly attempted to alter drinking driving behavior with "tough" legislation, enforcement crackdowns, public awareness campaigns and catchy slogans. This article reviews the problem, here and abroad, legislation, government studies, enforcement and actions by citizen lobbies.

• Corporate Authors:

  Insurance Information Institute

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  New York, NY  United States  10038
• Authors:
  • SNYDER, J
• Publication Date: 1982-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 3-11
• Serial:
  • Journal of Insurance
  • Volume: 43
  • Publisher: Insurance Information Institute

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Countermeasures; Drunk drivers; Drunk driving; Interest groups; Law enforcement; Legislation; Prosecution; Public participation; Special user groups
• Identifier Terms: Alcohol Safety Action Program
• Uncontrolled Terms: Mandatory sentencing
• Old TRIS Terms: Asap (Alcohol safety action program); Special interest groups
• Subject Areas: Law; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367103
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 027
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1982 12:00AM