1. Countermeasures for Impaired Driving Offenders May 2010 Countermeasures for Impaired Driving Offenders May 2010 Heidi L. Coleman Chief, Impaired Driving Division NHTSA Heidi L. Coleman Chief, Impaired Driving Division NHTSA

2. TopicsTopics National Fatality Trends Problem ID – impaired driving fatalities Various “Categories” of Impaired Driving Offenders NHTSA Strategy and Countermeasures

3. Overview – Fatalities and Fatality Rates Prior Periods of Significant Declines *Projected Fatalities and Fatality Rate

4. 15 th Consecutive Quarter of Declines

5. Alcohol Impaired Driving Fatalities and Rates, 1982-2008

6. Change from 2007 to 2008 2008 Annual Assessment Year Change % Change 20072008 Total 41,25937,261-3,998-9.7% In alcohol-impaired driving crashes 13,04111,773-1,268-9.7% % of Total 31.6% Rate (per 100M VMT) 0.430.40 Source: FARS

7. Our “Target Audience” “Potential” Offenders Not yet caught or convicted “First” Offenders First time caught or convicted “Highest Risk” Offenders Repeat and High BAC Offenders

8. Distribution of Blood Alcohol Concentration Values Among Drivers and Motorcycle Riders with Positive BAC Values, 2008 illegal Per se Level - BAC =.08 g/dL 84% AR fatalities Highest BAC ≥.08 High BAC = ≥.15 g/dL

9. Alcohol-Impaired Drivers by Prior Convictions Alcohol-Impaired Drivers, By Prior DWI Convictions in 2008* Prior Offense TypeNumberPercent Alcohol-Impaired10,946 100% 2+ Previous DWI128 1.2% 1 Previous DWI720 6.6% 0 Previous DWI9,63688% Unknown4624.2% *FARS records Prior convictions within last 3 years from the date of the crash Source: FARS 2008 Annual Report File [ARF]

10. Alcohol-Impaired Drivers by Prior Convictions and Suspensions* Alcohol-Impaired Drivers, By Prior DWI Convictions and Suspensions in 2008* Prior Offense TypeNumberPercent Alcohol-Impaired10,946 100% 2+ Previous DWI128 1.2% 1 Previous DWI720 6.6% 0 Previous DWI and 1+ Prior Suspension 1,90317% 0 Previous DWI and No Prior Suspension 7,733 71% Unknown4624.2% *FARS records Prior convictions and suspensions within last 3 years from the date of the crash Source: FARS 2008 Annual Report File [ARF]

11. Alcohol-Impaired Drivers by Prior DWI / Suspensions* *Within Last 3 Years from Crash

12. Strategic Approach by “Target Audience” “Potential” Offenders Prevention “First” Offenders Deterrence “Highest Risk” Offenders (Repeat and High BAC Offenders) Supervision and Treatment (as appropriate)

13. Prevention for “Potential” Offenders Prevention for “Potential” Offenders High Visibility Enforcement Create perception of risk Crackdowns and Sustained Enforcement Frequency, Intensity, Visibility, Timing, Location Paid and earned media Screening and Brief Intervention Motivation at Teachable Moment Medical Community – trauma centers, Emergency Departments Colleges Workplace

14. Deterrence for “First” Offenders Deterrence for “First” Offenders Criminal Justice System Training and Education for CJS Professionals Appropriate Sanctions Ignition Interlocks Mandatory Law for All Offenders in 13 States Increase use Improve implementation Risk Assessment Under Development by APPA

15. Supervision (and Treatment) For “Highest Risk” Offenders Supervision (and Treatment) For “Highest Risk” Offenders DWI Courts 526 DWI Courts More than 2600 drug courts Healthy People 2020 Other Close Supervision Practices APPA Supervision Guidelines Intensive Supervision Report Various Models 24/7 Westchester Staggered Sentencing

16. Statewide Impaired Driving Program Assessments and SMRs Assessments – expert panel Special Management Reviews - based on performance Leadership Model Assessment Strategic Plan Leadership Team

17. Drug Impaired Driving National Roadside Survey 2010 National Drug Control Strategy – Drugged Driving Drug Per Se Drug Laws Data on Drugged Driving Educating Communities and Professionals Training to Law Enforcement Standard Screening Methodologies for Drug Testing Labs

18. Thank you. Questions? Heidi L. Coleman Chief, Impaired Driving Division 202-366-2568 heidi.coleman@dot.gov