PROBLEMS IN DETECTING DWIS

Enforcement issues related to drinking driving are presented. Effective deterrence requires high detection levels, yet high levels are difficult to achieve. Random breath testing is a promising method, but not possible in many jurisdictions. A major commitment to drinking and driving is required by the entire criminal justice system in order to establish effective deterrence. However, it seems unlikely that such a commitment will be realized in the near future.

• Corporate Authors:

  Brain Information Service

  California University, Center for Health Science
  Los Angeles, CA  United States  90024
• Authors:
  • Vingilis, Evelyn
• Publication Date: 1991-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 197-203
• Serial:
  • ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND DRIVING
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 3-4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcoholic beverages; Detection and identification; Detectors; Drunk driving; Safety; Traffic law enforcement; Traffic safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Deterrence
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00620794
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1992 12:00AM