| Implied-consent laws: a review of the literature and examination of current problems and related statutes. | |
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PMID: 19433199 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PROBLEM: A substantial proportion of drivers arrested for DUI refuse the BAC test, thereby reducing the likelihood that they will be convicted and potentially increasing the number of high-risk multiple offenders contributing to alcohol-related crashes. METHOD: This paper reviews the information on the current status of implied-consent laws (which impose a sanction on offenders who refuse the BAC test) in the 50 states and the other relevant traffic safety laws and policies that may influence state refusal rates. RESULTS: Although there appears to be only a weak relationship between state refusal rates and crash rates, there is strong evidence that BAC test refusals significantly compromise the arrest, prosecution, and sentencing of DUI suspects and the overall enforcement of DUI laws in the United States. DISCUSSION: Laws and policies that may reduce the number of refusals are discussed. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: Alcohol-related crash injuries are an important cost problem for U.S. industry because of property damage from crashes, crash injuries to employees that raise health costs, or the reduction of time on the job resulting from a highway injury. |
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Authors:
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Robert B Voas; Tara Kelley-Baker; Eduardo Romano; Radha Vishnuvajjala |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-03-16 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of safety research Volume: 40 ISSN: 1879-1247 ISO Abbreviation: J Safety Res Publication Date: 2009 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-12 Completed Date: 2009-08-10 Revised Date: 2010-12-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1264241 Medline TA: J Safety Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 77-83 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation 11720 Beltsville Drive, Suite 900, Calverton, MD 20705-3111, USA. voas@pire.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Accidents, Traffic
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legislation & jurisprudence Alcohol Drinking / legislation & jurisprudence* Automobile Driving / legislation & jurisprudence* Breath Tests Ethanol / blood Humans Personal Autonomy United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R21 AA015442-02/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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64-17-5/Ethanol |
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