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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
|June 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Ignition interlock data reveals elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) readings are stronger predictors of repeat driving under the influence (DUI) offenses than prior DUIs. Early morning BAC elevations suggest a drinking problem, indicating future impaired driving risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Public Health
  • Traffic Safety

Background:

  • Alcohol ignition interlocks are devices preventing vehicle ignition with elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
  • Symposium data from Alberta and Quebec, Canada, analyzed over 5.5 and 18.8 million breath tests, respectively.
  • Previous research identified prior driving under the influence (DUI) offenses as a key predictor of recidivism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive power of ignition interlock data for future DUI risks.
  • To analyze patterns of BAC elevations and vehicle use among interlock users.
  • To compare interlock data from different Canadian provinces to identify common trends.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Cox regression analysis on time-stamped breath test data from approximately 10,200 ignition interlock users.

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  • Characterized patterns of BAC levels and vehicle usage.
  • Examined the relationship between BAC elevations during interlock use and subsequent DUI offenses post-removal.

    • Main Results:

    • BAC elevations above .02-.04% during interlock use were more potent predictors of repeat DUI than prior DUI offenses (p < .0001 vs. p < .006).
    • Elevated morning BAC readings (7-9 A.M. weekdays) correlated with higher repeat offense rates, suggesting persistent alcohol problems.
    • Daily and hourly patterns of elevated BAC tests were consistent across provinces, with peaks on weekends and fewest on Tuesdays.

    Conclusions:

    • Ignition interlock data, particularly BAC elevations and their timing, offers valuable predictive insights into future DUI risk.
    • Early morning elevated BAC readings indicate a significant risk of continued impaired driving post-interlock removal.
    • Policy should leverage interlock data more effectively to enhance strategies for combating drunk driving.