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Author: Weiss, Andrea

Title: Alcohol Impaired Driving in Texas

Summary: As many as 25% of drivers in this country admit to having driven under the influence of alcohol. As many as 3 out of every 10 drivers are at risk for being involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives. This report identifies the characteristics of those offenders who come to the attention of the criminal justice system. It also reviews the laws in this state that apply to combating alcohol-related incidents. Ignition interlock devices have been introduced to prevent repeat offenders from driving under the influence. The rationales and functioning of these devices is discussed along with judicial perspectives on using this sanction. The report concludes with recommendations and future directions for alcohol impaired driving in Texas.

Details: Huntsville, TX: Crime Victims' Institute, Sam Houston State University, 2011. 24p.

Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 19, 2011 at: http://www.crimevictimsinstitute.org/documents/Alcohol%20Impaired%20Driving%20final.pdf

Year: 2011

Country: United States

URL: http://www.crimevictimsinstitute.org/documents/Alcohol%20Impaired%20Driving%20final.pdf

Shelf Number: 122102

Keywords:
Driving Under the Influence
Drunk Driving (Texas)
Ignition Interlock Devices