Impaired Driving Enforcement: A Program Guide for Law Enforcement and Highway Safety Administrators
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This document, titled "Impaired Driving Enforcement: A Program Guide for Law Enforcement and Highway Safety Administrators," serves as a strategic resource developed jointly by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The guide addresses the persistent public safety challenge of impaired driving, which remains a leading cause of injury and death on U.S. roadways. Despite a 30 percent decline in alcohol-related fatalities since 1984, NHTSA estimates that alcohol was still involved in 40 percent of fatal crashes and six percent of all crashes in 1994. The document highlights that approximately two in every five Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash during their lifetime, while also noting the growing concern regarding drivers under the influence of prescription or illicit drugs. The primary motivation for this guide is to assist law enforcement agencies, particularly smaller ones with limited resources, in reviewing and enhancing their existing enforcement programs to meet the ambitious goal of reducing alcohol-related traffic fatalities to 11,000 by 2005. The guide functions as a comprehensive reference tool rather than a report of original empirical research. It outlines various components of an effective impaired driving program and provides practical information for assessing current enforcement strategies. Key topics covered include methods for assessing the impaired driving problem within specific jurisdictions, strategies for overcoming obstacles to effective enforcement, and techniques for detection and sanctioning. Specific technical areas addressed include standardized field sobriety testing, the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program, and the use of breath testing instruments. The document also details effective enforcement strategies and methods for evaluating program effectiveness. By consolidating sources of publications, technical assistance resources, and proven techniques into a single publication, the guide aims to bridge the information gap for administrators who may lack access to the latest enforcement technologies and data. The significance of this publication lies in its role as a standardized framework for improving highway safety administration. It provides a structured approach for law enforcement officials to deter, detect, and sanction impaired drivers, thereby contributing to the national objective of saving approximately 6,000 lives annually. By offering a centralized repository of resources and best practices, the guide supports the implementation of consistent and effective enforcement strategies across diverse jurisdictions. This resource is designed to facilitate immediate application by administrators seeking to optimize their programs, ensuring that enforcement efforts are aligned with current scientific understanding and operational capabilities. The guide represents a collaborative effort to translate federal safety goals into actionable local policies, emphasizing the integral role of law enforcement in reducing roadway fatalities.
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