Impaired Driving Initiatives

SAVE THE DATE
2020 Texas Impaired Driving Forum!
February 12, 2020
San Marcos, TX

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Click above link for full details on DWI March for Change
March 8, 2019 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. South Steps, State Capitol, Austin, TX

'Drive high, get a DUI': NHTSA launches drugged-driving awareness campaign 'Drive high, get a DUI,' government warns

Together we can end impaired driving In a perfect world, impaired driving wouldn’t exist. These traffic safety and health advocacy organizations are working to end impaired driving: Consumer Hea...

Persons affected by mental illness can often appear to law enforcement as a person who is under the influence. Learn to detect and evaluate behavioral signs at the IACP Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving. http://www.theiacp.org/DAIDconference

Drunk Driving | Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over PEAK Enforcement Kit
National Mobilization
August 15 - September 3, 2018
The 2018 national enforcement mobilization "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" goes into effect across the country from August 15 to September 3, 2018. One of the deadliest and most often committed - yet preventable - of crimes (drunk driving), has become a serious safety epidemic in our country.
As law enforcement professionals and highway safety advocates, your efforts will help reduce the number of drunk drivers on the roads and save lives. By increasing State enforcement efforts, raising public awareness through paid, earned, and social media, and maximizing your local resources, you can make a difference.
Use these enforcement materials to crack down on drunk drivers and increase community awareness of the dangers of drunk driving.

National Mobilization | Traffic Safety Marketing August 15 - September 3, 2018The 2018 national enforcement mobilization "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" goes into effect across the country from August 15 to September 3, 2018. One of the deadliest and most often committed - yet preventable - of crimes (drunk driving), has become a serious safety e...

Get Materials
NHTSA offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including drunk driving, car seats, vehicle safety, distracted driving, and motorcycles. These marketing tools offer a way to get involved through traditional media and online media.
We encourage local, State, and national traffic safety advocates to download and use these traffic safety materials in your community throughout the year and during campaigns. These resources are also available for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who wants to make a difference in their community. Assets for various campaigns are available for use in donated and paid media.
Utilizing the numerous resources found here can make an impact that will reach beyond your community. By raising public awareness through paid, earned, and social media, and maximizing your local resources, you can make a difference and save lives.

Get Materials | Traffic Safety Marketing NHTSA offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including drunk driving, car seats, vehicle safety, distracted driving, and motorcycles. These marketing tools offer a way to get involved through traditional media and online media.

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Many states are moving to training their officers as phlebotomists. Currently 7 states are utilizing DREs to draw blood on DUI/DUID arrests. With this positive change comes some challenges. Learn more on the topic at the IACP Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving.

DAID Conference

Save the Date for the 2018 Traffic Safety Conference

2018 Traffic Safety Conference
Aug. 8-10, 2018 | Sugar Land Marriott Town Square | Sugar Land, Texas
Planning is underway for the 2018 Traffic Safety Conference. Mark your calendar and plan to join us in Sugar Land, Texas, to attend sessions where presenters will share experiences, knowledge, ideas, and programs to reduce and eliminate crashes on our roadways

https://groups.tti.tamu.edu/cts/2018/02/12/save-the-date-for-the-2018-traffic-safety-conference/

WHAT IS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) CRASH?

A DUI crash is a crash where
the driver has a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) result of
greater than 0.00, or had a
positive alcohol test, or had a
positive drug test, or had a
contributing factor of had
been drinking, or under the
influence – alcohol, or under
the influence – drugs, or
taking medication flagged on
a crash report.

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