Determine Reasons for Repeat Drinking and Driving [MARI]

007256361996PDFTech ReportHS-808 401Drunk drivingPsychologyRecidivistsRepeat offendersLaw enforcementUnited StatesJones, R:Lacey, J:Murphy, P:Wiliszowski, CMid-America Research InstituteNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Human FactorsUS Transportation CollectionThis document summarizes the results of a study about why some individuals repeatedly drive while under the influence or intoxicated, even after being convicted of DWI and after experiencing sanctions. Qualified interviewers (trained counselors and probation officers in the substance abuse field) asked repeat offenders directly about their life experiences with the legal and adjudication process, as well as about their personal backgrounds. One hundred and eight-two interviews were conducted at three project sites (Phoenix, Arizona; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and the 18th Judicial District in Colorado) between February and October 1995. All of the taped interviews were reviewed in an attempt to identify reasons for repeating the behavior, countermeasures or sanctions experienced, and perceptions about those measures, and to learn about any suggestions repeat offenders might have for discouraging or stopping DWI. Promising countermeasures and sanctions are discussed.93