RT Article
T1 Roadblocks and drunk driving: A time series analysis
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 15
IS 2
SP 1
OP 12
A1 Neustrom, Michael W.
A2 Cook, Kathy Lynn
LA English
YR 1991
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764201051
AB Deterrence theory suggests that drunk driving can be reduced when the certainty of apprehension is improved. Sobriety checkpoints or roadblocks have been implemented in several jurisdictions to increase both the number of drunk drivers apprehended and the public’s perception of the risk of apprehension. The present study was conducted to obtain additional information on the effectiveness of such checkpoints as implemented in a medium sized urban community. A time series design consisting of 126 weeks of data was utilized to measure the impact of sobriety checkpoints on the number of alcohol related crashes. The research methods utilized, results obtained, and suggestions for further research are presented.
K1 National Highway Traffic Safety
K1 Blood Alcohol Content
K1 Fourth Amendment
K1 Drunk Driving
K1 Time Series Analysis
DO 10.1007/BF02885617