This is a review of and commentary on literature published over a five-year period from July 1974 to 1979 that pertains to legal aspects of drunken driving and alcohol involvement in highway crashes. Although the author sought to identify every article and book published in English, the review does not purport to be exhaustive. Some materials were unavailable and others were not worthy of comment. In addition, some writings are treated much more extensively than others, indicating primarily the reviewer's evaluation of the relative importance, novelty, or interest of the pieces. To provide continuity and context, the writings have been classified as follows: (1) Legal Issues under Chemical Test and Implied Consent Laws; (2) Descriptive Studies about Anti-Drunken Driving Laws and Programs; (3) Criminal and Civil Legal Consequences of Automobile Crashes Caused by Drunken Driving; and (4) The Effect of Anti-Drunken Driving Laws on Driver behaviour. In some instances reference is made between categories.
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