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Description of Resource:

Publicized sobriety checkpoint programs are recommended based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing alcohol-impaired driving. Publicized sobriety checkpoint programs are a form of high visibility enforcement where law enforcement officers systematically stop drivers to assess their degree of alcohol impairment. Media efforts to publicize the enforcement activity are an integral part of these programs.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

Community Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Educational and Community-Based Programs

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

ECBP-10.1, ECBP-10.2, ECBP-10.3, ECBP-10.4, ECBP-10.5

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

Guide To Community Preventive Services [Internet]. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US), Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, Epidemiology and Analysis Program Office, Community Guide Branch; [updated 2013 Mar 14]. Reducing Alcohol-impaired Driving: Publicized Sobriety Checkpoint Programs; [updated 2012 Aug 23; cited 2013 Feb 8]. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/mvoi/AID/sobrietyckpts.html

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Injury, Reduce Mortality, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Government & Policymakers, Law Enforcement, Environmental & Policy, Primary Prevention, Social Marketing & Media, Families & Households

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/reducing-alcohol-impaired-driving-publicized-sobriety
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2014-10-08 20:32:37.0