A\u00a0recent analysis of North Dakota\u2019s 24\/7 Sobriety Program is providing more evidence that mandatory sobriety for DUI offenders, as verified by alcohol monitoring technology, has a positive impact on preventing drunk driving.<\/p>\n
North Dakota has one of the highest rates of alcohol misuse and binge drinking in the U.S., with alcohol playing a role in as much as 58% of fatal vehicle crashes in the state. To address alcohol-related crime, North Dakota launched a pilot 24\/7 Sobriety Program<\/a> in 2008 and took it statewide in 2010. In 2013, state lawmakers expanded the program to include both pretrial and post-conviction offenders and created mandatory sentences for those accused or convicted of two or more alcohol-involved crimes.<\/p>\n The North Dakota Attorney General has long touted the program\u2019s success, noting that 98% of participants complete the program with no violations and no drinking events. But researchers with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute<\/a> have provided additional insights into the program\u2019s impact on participant behavior. Key findings include:<\/p>\n In short, the researchers concluded that North Dakota\u2019s 24\/7 Sobriety Program has increased traffic safety and effectively reduces drunk driving. Read the entire study here<\/a>.<\/p>\nNew Insights on Participant Behavior<\/h3>\n
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