TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - Early Evaluation of a Statewide Sobriety Checkpoint Program
JO  - Annual proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
A1  - Lacey, John H.
A1  - Justice, M
A1  - Thompson, J. D.
A1  - Castle, SP
A1  - Schirmer, Joseph
A1  - Flint, S.
A1  - Sewell, C. M.
A1  - Spataro, JA
SP  - 65
EP  - 78
VL  - 39
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N2  - In 1993, New Mexico launched a two year statewide sobriety checkpoint program intended to reduce the state's alcohol related fatal motor vehicle crashes (MVC). At initiation of the program in 1993, the rate was 57%; the goal is to reach 43% by 1996. By the end of 1994, it had dropped to 51.8%. During the past 18 months, 231,000 vehicles passed through 649 checkpoints. Program objectives consist of sending a strong public message that the consequences of driving while intoxicated are certain, severe and swift. Program evaluation includes a time-series analysis of statewide MVCs; a telephone survey regarding drinking and driving; and reports from the police department, who staff the sobriety checkpoints.<p />
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SN  - 1540-0360
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -