GAO Audit Examines Effectiveness of Prevention Through Technology
Author: Roslyn K. Myers, J.D., M.A..
Source: Volume 29, Number 01, Spring/Summer 2016 , pp.19-20(2)
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Abstract:
An audit by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that interlock devices are effective at preventing re-arrests for impaired driving—if they are installed. This article summarizes the results of this audit, including some surprising findings: while NHTSA estimated that between 15% and 20% of offenders arrested for DWI/DUI install ignition interlocks, the audit found that only 10% or fewer of DUI/DWI offenders ordered to install an ignition interlock actually install one.Keywords: Alcohol Ignition-Interlock Devices; re-arrest rates; MAP-21 Act; Compliance
Affiliations:
1: John Jay College.