Problems in deterrence: a comparison of the driving histories of DUII and non-DUII drivers.
Driving records of subjects arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), both recidivists and nonrecidivists, were compared with records of an age- and sex-matched random sample of non-DUII drivers. Major differences were found between DUII and non-DUII groups in the incidence of traffic violations but some differences also existed between nonrecidivist and recidivist DUII subjects. Rehabilitative diversion programs for first-time DUII offenders did not affect recidivism rates in the study population. Findings in this study suggest that general deterrence directed at the non-DUII population should receive emphasis equal to specific deterrence directed at DUII offenders.
Hall
R L
RL
Department of Anthropology, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331-6403.
Smith
M M
MM
Song
L
L
Beerman
K
K
D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009922:Oregon; D012008:Recurrence