Here is an interesting article that provides a real life example of impaired driving in Texas, provides insight on how a sense of community affects traffic safety, and the ways in which you can help raise awareness.
DUI-Alcohol Related Crashes in East Texas result in 23 Deaths in 2021
This article provides some recent impaired driving statistics and information on the Faces of Drunk Driving campaign started by the Texas Department of Transportation to show the personal stories behind the statistics.
Drugged Driving—What You Should Know
Impaired driving is more than drinking and driving. This is an interesting article that provides information regarding drugged driving.
Sobering Facts: Alcohol-Impaired Driving
CARS Screening and Assessment Tool for DWI Offenders
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.
DWI Cases: Phases of the Justice System
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.
Important Information from NHTSA on Drunk Driving!
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.
Electronic Blood Search Warrants
Please see this article and information about the importance of Electronic Blood Search Warrants in getting impaired drivers off the road.
.08 BAC Legal Limit
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.
How to Help Parents Advise Teens Responsibly
Please see this article from responsibility.org about how to help parents guide their teens in making responsible decisions.