Changing Drivers' Perceptions Of Law Enforcement May Deter Drunk Driving
Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 20:21
in Health & Medicine
In 2007, approximately 1,500 people nationwide were killed in crashes that involved a drunk driver from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. Researchers found that the most important deterrence factors for high-risk drivers are their perceptions of the likelihood of being stopped or arrested and their support for deterrence laws.