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Driving while intoxicated: increased deterrence or alternative transportation for the drunk driver.

B D Caudill¹, G K Kantor, S Ungerleider

¹Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.

Journal of Substance Abuse

|January 1, 1990

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Drinking and driving remains common, even when perceived as unacceptable. However, a significant majority of surveyed patrons expressed willingness to use free alternative transportation services to prevent drunk driving.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Transportation Safety
Behavioral Science

Background:

Drinking and driving is a prevalent issue despite societal disapproval.
Many individuals overestimate their ability to drive safely when intoxicated.
Current deterrence methods like increased patrols show limited effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the community impact of free alternative transportation for impaired drivers.
To understand patron attitudes towards drunk driving and alternative transport options.
To gauge the potential utilization of a free ride service in Sacramento, California.

Main Methods:

Surveyed 1,522 bar and nightclub patrons in Sacramento and San Jose, California.
Collected baseline data on drinking and driving behaviors and attitudes.

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Assessed perceived effectiveness of law enforcement and interest in alternative transportation.

Main Results:

Drinking and driving, and riding with intoxicated drivers, are common behaviors.
Most respondents felt confident driving while intoxicated.
85% of respondents indicated they would likely use free alternative transportation if available.

Conclusions:

Free alternative transportation shows high potential for reducing drunk driving incidents.
Addressing impaired driving requires exploring and implementing accessible transport solutions.
Community acceptance and willingness to use services are key factors for success.