Reasons for non-use of sobriety checkpoints.

Author(s)
Ross, H.L.
Year
Abstract

This Traffic Tech reviews the evaluation literature, concerning police sobriety checkpoints in the United States. The cumulation of evidence supports the conclusion that checkpoints reduce impaired driving despite methodological problems in many 'of the studies. The key element in deterrence is the perceived likelihood of punishment for impaired drivers. Checkpoint programs multiply the occasions of interaction between drivers and law enforcement personnel to foster this perception. (Author/publisher)

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C 51197 [electronic version only] /83 /
Source

Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Transportation DOT, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, 2013, 2 p.; Technology Transfer Series ; Traffic Tech No. 28

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