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1 Intoxicated Driving NAME Prosecuting Attorney

2 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest Common Traffic Issues Intoxicated Driving Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest Over The Limit, Under Arrest Safety Belts Safety Belts Click It or Ticket Mobilization Click It or Ticket Mobilization Child Safety Restraints Child Safety Restraints Running Red Lights Running Red Lights Distracted Driving Distracted Driving

3 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest National Alarming Facts National Alarming Facts In 2013, an estimated 10,076 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. In 2013, an estimated 10,076 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. In 2013, these alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities accounted for 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States. In 2013, these alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities accounted for 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States. In 2013, the 10,076 fatalities in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes represented an average of one alcohol-impaired- driving fatality every 52 minutes. In 2013, the 10,076 fatalities in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes represented an average of one alcohol-impaired- driving fatality every 52 minutes.

4 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest National Alarming Facts National Alarming Facts Approximately 18 million Americans-8.5 percent of the population-meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse of alcoholism. Approximately 18 million Americans-8.5 percent of the population-meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse of alcoholism. By some estimates, the average drunk driver will drive impaired between 80 and 200 times depending on the enforcement capacity of the local police. By some estimates, the average drunk driver will drive impaired between 80 and 200 times depending on the enforcement capacity of the local police.

5 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest National Alarming Facts National Alarming Facts In 2013, 15 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes during the week were alcohol-impaired, compared to 30 percent on the weekends. In 2013, the rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes was four times higher than during the day (35% versus 9%). In 2013, of all the drivers involved in fatal crashes, 5,080 had a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of.08 or greater, and 6,341 had a BAC level at or above.15. The most frequently recorded BAC level among drinking drivers in fatal crashes was.17.

6 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest National Alarming Facts National Alarming Facts In 2013, in fatal crashes, the highest percentage with a BAC level of 0.08 or higher was for drivers ages 25-34 (29%), followed by ages 35 to 44 (24%) and 45-54 (20%). In 2013, 5,080 passenger vehicle drivers killed had a BAC of.08 or higher. Out of those driver fatalities, for which restraint use was known, 68 percent were unrestrained. In 2013, 5,080 passenger vehicle drivers killed had a BAC of.08 or higher. Out of those driver fatalities, for which restraint use was known, 68 percent were unrestrained.

7 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest National Alarming Facts

8 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest The “Cost” To Drink and Drive Fines up to $500 for a first offense. Fines up to $500 for a first offense. Court costs of $300-$800. Court costs of $300-$800. Fees for the Victim Rights Assessment. Fees for the Victim Rights Assessment. Probation oversight fees Probation oversight fees The cost for an attorney The cost for an attorney

9 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest The “Cost” To Drink and Drive Increased Insurance premiums. Increased Insurance premiums. $2000 ($1000 for two years) to the Secretary of State for the Driver Responsibility Fees. $2000 ($1000 for two years) to the Secretary of State for the Driver Responsibility Fees. Driver’s License suspended for 6 months. Driver’s License suspended for 6 months.

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11 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest Michigan’s Alcohol-Related Driving Facts Michigan has experienced a fairly steady decline in the number of drunk driving deaths and in the percentage of traffic fatalities that are alcohol related. Michigan has experienced a fairly steady decline in the number of drunk driving deaths and in the percentage of traffic fatalities that are alcohol related. The highest number of alcohol related deaths occurred in 1984, with 897, while the lowest number was reported in 2011, with 274. The highest number of alcohol related deaths occurred in 1984, with 897, while the lowest number was reported in 2011, with 274. The percentage of traffic fatalities that were alcohol related peaked in 1982 at 63% and dropped to 27% in 2013. The percentage of traffic fatalities that were alcohol related peaked in 1982 at 63% and dropped to 27% in 2013.

12 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest Michigan’s Alcohol-Related Driving Facts In 2014, there were 876 persons killed and 71,378 persons injured in 596,538 reported motor vehicle traffic crashes in Michigan. In 2014, there were 876 persons killed and 71,378 persons injured in 596,538 reported motor vehicle traffic crashes in Michigan. Overall fatalities resulting from alcohol and/or drug related crashes decreased 3.7 percent from 401 in 2011 to 386 in 2014. Overall fatalities resulting from alcohol and/or drug related crashes decreased 3.7 percent from 401 in 2011 to 386 in 2014. Drug Impaired Crashes are better reported now due to Michigan now recognized as a Drug Recognition Enforcement State (improved training for law enforcement) Drug Impaired Crashes are better reported now due to Michigan now recognized as a Drug Recognition Enforcement State (improved training for law enforcement)

13 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest The Fight Continues... Current Laws and Law Enforcement Tools.08 Law enacted September 30, 2003.08 Law enacted September 30, 2003.17 Law enacted October 31, 2010 (Super Drunk Law).17 Law enacted October 31, 2010 (Super Drunk Law) Repeat Offenders Laws Repeat Offenders Laws Incarceration and other penalties increase with successive offenses. Incarceration and other penalties increase with successive offenses. License suspended. License suspended. Car is immobilized. Car is immobilized. Car may be forfeited. Car may be forfeited.

14 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest The Fight Continues... Education on the dangers of drinking and driving Education on the dangers of drinking and driving Training Training Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Prosecutors Prosecutors Enforcing Zero Tolerance Laws for Youth Enforcing Zero Tolerance Laws for Youth Graduated Driver Licensing Graduated Driver Licensing Primary Seat Belt Laws Primary Seat Belt Laws BATmobile BATmobile

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18 Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under Arrest What you can do... Speak out. For Friends & Family, Drive Safe. Drive Sober. Speak out. For Friends & Family, Drive Safe. Drive Sober. If you plan on drinking: If you plan on drinking: Don’t drive Don’t drive Choose a sober designated driver Choose a sober designated driver Take mass transit or a taxicab Take mass transit or a taxicab Spend the night where the activity is being held. Spend the night where the activity is being held. Don’t take the RISK Don’t take the RISK

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