Driving under the influence of alcohol is still a serious road safety problem. International research indicates that the use of alcohol ignition interlocks in combination with psychological driver rehabilitation measures may account for a considerable reduction of recidivism risk of drink drivers. One basic objective of the project was the development of a comprehensive programme concept for the establishment of nationwide use of alcohol interlocks for drink drivers as there were no existing concepts for corresponding approaches in Germany yet. Particularly, the practicability of a programme "Alcohol interlocks in combination with a psychological driver rehabilitation measure" had to be checked and its potential road safety impact had to be estimated. Therefore, criteria for the target group of drink drivers were defined. Additionally, a driver rehabilitation measure, which systematically uses interlock data for psychological counselling, was designed. Furthermore, concrete recommendations for alcohol interlock usage concerning quality assurance (e.g. concerning data protection, service providers, rehabilitation providers), institutions to be involved, operational processes and the group of potential participants were developed. After research it can be stated that the introduction of alcohol ignition interlocks in combination with a corresponding psychological driver rehabilitation measure could reasonably complement the German driving licensing system. However, a legal basis for an implementation of alcohol interlock usage is still required. (Author/publisher)
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