Drunk Driving | Statistics and Resources - NHTSA
WEBGet resources on ways to prevent drunk driving and alcohol-impaired crashes along with national drunk driving statistics and facts.
Drunk driving in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBDrunk driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle with the operator's ability to do so impaired as a result of alcohol consumption, or with a blood alcohol level in excess of the legal limit. [1] For drivers 21 years or older, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
Drunk driving - Wikipedia
WEBDrunk driving (or drink-driving in British English [1]) is the act of driving under the influence of alcohol. A small increase in the blood alcohol content increases the relative risk of a motor vehicle crash.
Impaired Driving Facts | Impaired Driving | CDC - Centers for …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Impaired driving kills thousands of people every year in the United States. These people include the alcohol-impaired drivers themselves, their passengers, drivers or passengers of another vehicle, and pedestrians.
Impaired Driving | Impaired Driving | CDC - Centers for Disease …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Impaired driving happens when someone operates a vehicle while impaired by substances such as marijuana, illicit drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and/or alcohol. Driving while impaired by any substance is …
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over - NHTSA
WEBIn 2022, 32% of all traffic fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver. A BAC of .08 or higher is considered drunk driving in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, except in Utah where the BAC limit is .05. Drive Sober This …
Driving Drunk or High Puts Everyone in Danger - NHTSA
WEBIn 2022, 32% of all traffic fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver. A BAC of .08 or higher is considered drunk driving in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, except in Utah where the BAC limit is .05.
Impaired or Drunk Driving - National Safety Council
WEBDrunk driving, also known as driver impairment, can be caused by just a single drink, causing a decline in visual function, mental judgment and motor skills.
What Works: Strategies to Prevent Alcohol-Impaired Driving
WEBMay 16, 2024 · The strategies on this page are effective for reducing alcohol-impaired driving. They are recommended by The Guide to Community Preventive Services, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Drink-driving - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBDriving under the influence of alcohol, or drink-driving, is a key risk factor for 27% of all road injuries. Thus, drink-driving is a significant public health problem that affects not only the alcohol user but also, in many cases, innocent parties such as passengers and pedestrians.