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Impaired driving occurs when a motor vehicle driver's coordination, reaction time, and overall driving ability is reduced due to the use of drugs and/or alcohol. Most states have specific legal terms that refer to different types and levels of impaired driving. Impaired driving is illegal under U.S. law.
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Fast Facts
- 2005: 39% of fatal crashes involved alcoholImpaired Driving Statistics
- Drivers are less likely to use seat belts after drinking alcohol Impaired Driving Statistics
- 2006: 13,470 fatalities in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver 2006 Drunk Driving Statistics
- Punishments include: Jail time, loss of license, fines, mandatory addiction counseling, community service
- Blood Alcohol Concentration: Percentage of alcohol in the blood by volume
- All states consider a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08% or higher illegal
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Insurance Information Institute: Drunk Driving (April, 2008)
CarrieP: Good summary of why NOT to drive impaired
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DrugLibrary.org: References on Drugs and Driving
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About.com: Drunk Driving Facts
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Wikipedia: Driving under the influence
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving: MADD
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CDC: Impaired Driving Facts
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DUIBlog.com: DUI Blog
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Insurance Information Institute: Drunk Driving (April, 2008)
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Assistant coach Clint Cosgrove faces impaired-driving charge http://bit.ly/2E7um7
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Assistant coach Clint Cosgrove faces impaired-driving charge http://bit.ly/4v2TWE
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Impaired Driving: DWI Can Equal DOA DVD - $99.95
We all know that driving after consuming alcohol is a recipe for disaster, yet many of us take the risk anyway. We know this, because 41 percent of all motor vehicle crashes are alcohol-related accidents. Nearly half of all traffic fatali...
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This three-level education / treatment program targets judicial clients who have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and includes the following components: Provider’s Guide: Of...
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