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The alcohol interlock: an underutilized resource for predicting and controlling drunk drivers.

Paul R Marques1, A Scott Tippetts, Robert B Voas

  • 1Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Calverton, Maryland 20705, USA. marques@pire.org

Traffic Injury Prevention
|October 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) readings on ignition interlock devices predict future drunk driving offenses better than prior offenses. This data can improve public safety responses to impaired driving.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Public Health
  • Traffic Safety

Background:

  • Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are used to prevent driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol.
  • Data from IIDs can potentially predict future DUI risks.
  • Previous research identified prior DUI offenses as a strong predictor of recidivism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive power of IID-recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) data for future DUI offenses.
  • To compare the predictive value of elevated BAC readings on IIDs versus prior DUI history.
  • To analyze patterns of elevated BAC tests and their relationship to repeat DUI offenses.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of large datasets from IID users in Alberta and Quebec, Canada (approx. 2,200 and 8,000 users, respectively).

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  • Utilized over 24 million time-stamped breath tests to characterize BAC patterns and vehicle use.
  • Employed Cox regression to assess predictors of repeat DUI offenses after IID removal.

    • Main Results:

    • Elevated BAC readings (>0.02-0.04%) on IIDs were stronger predictors of repeat DUI than prior DUI offenses.
    • Drivers with multiple offenders and frequent elevated IID BAC tests showed a significantly higher likelihood of repeat DUI.
    • Patterns of elevated BAC tests, particularly in the early morning (7-9 AM), were consistent across provinces and indicated a higher risk of future offenses.

    Conclusions:

    • IID data, specifically elevated BAC readings and their patterns, offers valuable predictive insights into future DUI risk.
    • Morning elevated BAC readings suggest an underlying drinking problem indicative of future impaired driving.
    • IID data can be leveraged for policy changes to enhance public response to drunk driving and improve offender management.