Title: Publicity, police resources and the effectiveness of random breath testing
Abstract: Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 152, Issue 6 p. 284-286 Original Article Publicity, police resources and the effectiveness of random breath testing Kieran A. McCaul BSc, Kieran A. McCaul BSc formerly, Research Assistant; currently, Hospital Scientist Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000Search for more papers by this authorA. John McLean ScD, Corresponding Author A. John McLean ScD Director n/[email protected] NHMRC Road Accident Research Unit, The University of Adelaide, GPO Box 498, Adelaide, SA, 5001Reprints: Dr A.J. McLean.Search for more papers by this author Kieran A. McCaul BSc, Kieran A. McCaul BSc formerly, Research Assistant; currently, Hospital Scientist Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000Search for more papers by this authorA. John McLean ScD, Corresponding Author A. John McLean ScD Director n/[email protected] NHMRC Road Accident Research Unit, The University of Adelaide, GPO Box 498, Adelaide, SA, 5001Reprints: Dr A.J. McLean.Search for more papers by this author First published: 01 March 1990 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1990.tb120945.xCitations: 11AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Random breath testing (RBT) of drivers by the police was introduced in South Australia in 1981 at a very low level of enforcement. As there was no lasting effect on illegal “drink driving” the resources devoted to RBT were increased in 1987. In the months after this change police doubled the number of drivers tested by RBT. Concurrent with this change in the level of enforcement of RBT was an extensive publicity campaign, which warned drinking drivers of their increased risk of detection by RBT units. A roadside breath alcohol survey, conducted in metropolitan Adelaide late at night to evaluate the effect of these changes, showed a 34% reduction in the proportion of car drivers detected with a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit of 0.08 g/100 mL. Citing Literature Volume152, Issue6March 1990Pages 284-286 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 1990
Publication Date: 1990-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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