Assuring for safe and efficient motor vehicle travel is and always will be the primary goal of law enforcement and traffic safety professionals. One of the greatest impediments to achieving this objective is the impaired driver. Youthful drivers, (ages 15-20), as a group, have exceptionally high alcohol-related fatality rates. Combating underage drinking and driving in rural areas is a primary emphasis of sheriffs in their effort to protect the motoring public. Youthful drivers are receptive to education and training because of their continuing learning environment and can be easily reached in large groups while still in school. This publication is intended to focus on programs targeting the youthful offender by combining a variety of programs into one resource document. It targets needs of the rural sheriff, but the information presented is broad enough for use by any law enforcement agency. (Author/publisher)
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