Systematic, unobtrusive observations of first-time alcohol-impaired driving offenders were conducted to determine the extent of driving while suspended. Of subjects observed traveling in some way while suspended, 88 percent of subjects in Milwaukee (WI) were observed driving, compared to 36 percent of subjects in Bergen County (NJ). Bergen County subjects were significantly more likely to drive after reinstatement than during their suspension period, indicating that the suspension had affected subjects' travel patterns. New Jersey's laws are much stronger, and focus groups suggested that New Jersey offenders had a higher perceived risk of apprehension and punishment for driving while suspended. (Author/publisher) For the covering abstract of the conference see ITRD Abstract No. E201067.
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