Anti-Drunk Driving Program Initiatives: A Prospect Assessment of Future Program Needs
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Summary
This report, produced by the National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD) in 1990, assesses the implementation of countermeasures recommended by the 1983 Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving. The study was motivated by the need to evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives five years after their introduction and to identify obstacles hindering further reductions in drunk driving crashes. The NCADD aimed to determine the extent of implementation, identify barriers, and propose solutions for future program needs. The methodology employed a triangulation approach combining quantitative and qualitative data. Researchers conducted a survey of 1,055 state officials and private organization leaders across the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, receiving 264 responses. Additionally, they conducted 25 in-depth telephone interviews with respondents from ten selected states, chosen to represent varying rates of alcohol-related fatalities. An Advisory Committee meeting provided further expert commentary on preliminary findings. The study tracked 19 priority legislative countermeasures and assessed perceptions regarding 39 broader recommendations covering enforcement, adjudication, licensing, and prevention. The findings indicate that progress had been made since 1985, though the pace of change had slowed. Of the 19 priority legislative countermeasures, only the minimum drinking age of 21 had been implemented in all 50 states. On average, each of the 19 measures was implemented in 32 states, up from 23 states in 1985. Significant legislative gains included safety belt laws (38 states) and victim compensation legislation (21 states). However, many critical measures remained under-implemented; for instance, only 11 states prohibited DWI plea bargaining, and more than half of the states lacked open container laws. Survey respondents identified four major obstacles to further progress: a lack of funding, an overburdened court and correction system, persistent recidivism among offenders, and the need for more effective enforcement. The report concludes that while the situation regarding alcohol-related fatalities and implemented countermeasures was better in 1989 than in 1985, significant challenges remain. The NCADD recommends that future efforts focus on addressing the four identified obstacles, particularly through improved funding and enforcement strategies. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining public focus on the issue to prevent the reversal of gains achieved during the early 1980s. The report serves as a blueprint for states seeking to implement a comprehensive systems approach to combating drunk driving, highlighting the need for sustained political and administrative commitment.
Key finding
Only one of the 19 priority countermeasures, the minimum drinking age of 21, had been implemented in all 50 states, while other measures like open container laws and mandatory alcohol evaluations received scant legislative attention.
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Sample size: 264
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