NCJ Number
100989
Date Published
1985
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This public information material used by the Arnold Police Department (Missouri) for the 1985 National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week presents information on how drug and alcohol consumption affects driving skills and suggests ways for citizens to reduce drunk and drugged driving accidents.
Abstract
Statistics indicate the amount of various types of alcoholic beverages consumed by Americans in a year and document the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents. The physical and mental impairments effected by alcohol and various drugs are described to indicate how they dangerously diminish driving skills. The drugs reviewed are marijuana, hallucinogens, antihistamines, tranquilizers, stimulants, and pain relievers. Alcohol and drugs taken in combination are noted to be particularly debilitating. Citizens are advised not to drink or take drugs just before driving, but guidelines are presented for drinking away from home so as to reduce the chance of a drunk driving accident. Observable signs of a drunk driver are listed along with vehicle information that should be included in a drunk driving report citizens give to police. The booklet concludes with information on legal procedures and possible sanctions attending a drunk driving arrest.