Category: Impaired Driving – TxDOT

 

Here is an excellent article with sobering facts about alcohol-impaired driving in Texas!

 

This article links to the Computerized Assessment and Referral System (CARS) which is a screening and assessment tool for DWI offenders and is now in use across the nation.

 

 

Here is an excellent article about phases of the criminal justice system dealing with DWI cases, including high-risk impaired drivers and what research shows will be effective in deterring them.

 

Here is some important information from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration about drunk driving issues, including how alcohol affects driving ability, risk factors, consequences and responsible behavior.

 

Please see this article and information about the importance of Electronic Blood Search Warrants in getting impaired drivers off the road.

 

Here is an interesting article about the .08 Blood Alcohol Content Legal Limit (at least one state has recently adopted .05) and some facts you should know about how that limit can be reached by different people.

 

Please see this article from responsibility.org about how to help parents guide their teens in making responsible decisions.

 

Read this article about an innovative approach by Responsibility.org to educate and change attitudes among 21 – 35 year old drivers through an interactive learning experience in which impaired drivers share the life changing consequences of their DWIs.

 

Texans love football season but getting home safe is more important than who wins the game! Please see this article from Inside TxDot concerning how to plan for a fun game and a safe ride home!

The CDC recently published this important article about impaired driving.