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Since mass production of motor vehicles commenced in the United States in the early 20th century, drivers have complained about traffic congestion as the number of vehicles steadily exceeded the ability of highways to accommodate them. Lack of roadway capacity prevents drivers from traveling at the speed limit, which in turn wastes precious fuel and lengthens trips, thereby depriving drivers of quality time and of money.

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A few years ago, the Colorado State Highway Safety Office identified a recent trend of increased refusal rates of impaired drivers of the required chemical test. While some U.S. states are implied con...
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According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, self-reported data revealed that 37.3 million individuals (ages 12 years or older) were current illicit drug users in the United States. M...
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Across the United States, police officers are encountering a troubling pattern: drivers who show unmistakable signs of impairment, such as slurred speech, slowed reaction time, or poor coordination, y...
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While there are law enforcement agencies that are fully staffed, many do not have the resources necessary for timely response to every call for service. When considering how leadership could improve o...
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In 2023, there were over 1,500 drug-impaired drivers for each certified drug recognition expert (DRE) in the United States. Research has shown that a 10 percent increase in driving under the influence...
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Oscar Kilo—the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS)—is specifically designed to provide support and guidance for organizational wellness to all police agencies within England and Wales. The pr...
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Impaired drivers pose a critical threat to public safety, and officers must be equipped with tools to detect impairment quickly and accurately. Advanced techniques can enhance the efficiency and sensi...
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Why is proving a case so difficult when the impairing drug of choice is marijuana? Police officers and prosecutors have become very skilled at investigating and convicting drivers impaired by alcohol....
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The increasing use and misuse of gabapentin, an anticonvulsive medication, pose notable risks to public health and traffic safety. After obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 1993 fo...
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As of this writing, 24 states and the District of Columbia have taken measures to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, and 38 states have legalized medical cannabis.1 Public officials need to pa...