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Texas and Impaired Driving

In Texas, a driving under the influence (DUI)-related crash refers to a crash where at least one driver involved in the crash had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) result greater than 0.00 g/dL, or a positive substance test result was indicated for at least one driver, or “had been drinking,” “under the influence of alcohol,” “under the influence – drug,” or “taking medication” was identified as a contributing factor. Drugs can include legal (prescription medication) and/or illicit drugs. …

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Member Spotlight: DWI Bond Condition Program

The DWI Bond Condition Program is part of a statewide effort to reduce the incidence of DWI offenses in Texas by assisting Texas counties in adopting a comprehensive plan for setting, monitoring and enforcing bond conditions in DWI cases. The program promotes the use of bond conditions (such as ignition interlock devices) that reduce the incidence of DWI recidivism, increases consistency in …

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August 2018 Impaired Driving Prevention Events

16th Annual Alcohol Interlock Symposium Since 2000, the Alcohol Interlock Symposium global forum has hosted leading experts to discuss ongoing research and development regarding ALCOHOL and DRUG impaired driving, interlock programs, and road traffic safety. TIRF has organized and hosted the international symposia series on alcohol interlocks in partnership with government agencies in different jurisdictions. An alcohol ignition interlock is a breath-testing device that is attached to the …

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