Driving Issues

How We Can Stop Drunk Driving

Drunk driving resources are presented in four categories: Overview of drunk driving, Statistics on drunk driving, Solutions to drunk driving, and Controversies about drunk driving issues. In addition to these annotated internet resources, readings on drunk driving are also listed.

Canada’s Drunk and Impaired Driving Laws

Canada’s impaired and drunk driving laws are listed and explained; including illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits, administrative penalties for failure or refusal to take an alcohol breath test, the three tier system of sanctions and the nine distinct offences related to impaired driving in the Canadian Criminal Code.

Impact or Effect of Legalizing Sunday Alcohol Sales in New Mexico

No significant increase in total alcohol-related accidents or alcohol-related fatal traffic crashes occurred after the Blue Law ban against Sunday alcohol liquor store sales was lifted in New Mexico, according to scientific research.

Underage (Age Under 21) Drunk Driving Continues to Drop

Drunk driving by underage (under 21) drivers has dropped dramatically since 1973, when it was over 6 times higher than today, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Drugged Drivers Outnumber Drunk Drivers 7.4 to One on Weekend Nights

Among drivers on weekend nights, 2.2% were intoxicated and 16.3% tested positive for illicit drugs according to a national survey of drivers conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher has dropped 71% since 1973.

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