SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE EVALUATION OF A DRIVER BREATH TESTING SCHEME

The implementation of a "random" breath testing scheme as a traffic safety initiative is discussed, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of an initial trial period. The major features of such an evaluation are outlined and the many practical considerations likely to influence it are discussed. Shortcomings in the data necessary for a thorough evaluation are identified and the actions required to remedy these are indicated. The schedule and general design approach of the evaluation exercise are outlined.

• Corporate Authors:

  New South Wales Traffic Authority, Australia

  Traffic Accident Research Unit
  Rosebery, New South Wales 2018,   Australia 
• Publication Date: 1982-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcohol breath tests; Drunk drivers; Drunk driving; Evaluation; Random sampling; Traffic safety
• Geographic Terms: New South Wales
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393612
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: TARU SR 82/113, HS-037 514
• Files: HSL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 29 1985 12:00AM