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Kavinoky. The Kavinoky Law Firm maintains offices throughout California, and can defend DUI arrests in any California court. Firm Name: KAVINOKY LAW FIRM Office # 818-346-4646 Office Fax # 818-346-4660 Pager # 818-346-4646 (24-Hour Emergency) Web site: www.GotaDUI.com E-Mail: Darren@1800DUILAWS.com Offices throughout California California DUI Defense Attorney, Darren T. Kavinoky has been practicing law in Los Angeles since 1994, and has emphasized DUI / DWI defense since passing the California bar. Over 90% of Darren's practice is devoted to defending DUI / DWI and drunk driving charges. He is admitted to practice in all California state and federal courts. As a California DUI Defense Attorney Darren T. Kavinoky is a member of many professional and legal organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused, including the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), California DUI Defenders, a Life Member in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association, Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and a Certified Instructor in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. The Kavinoky Law Firm is delighted to announce that criminal defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star in the September, 2005 issue of Los Angeles Magazine. Additionally, Darren was featured in Newsweek Magazine . Los Angeles, California DUI Defense Lawyer, Darren T. Kavinoky is always available for a free consultation by calling 1.800.DUI.LAWS. The call and consultation are always FREE. As a DUI Defense Lawyer, Darren has dedicated his law practice to defending persons facing criminal charges, since his admission to the CA Bar. His practice continues to focus on cases related to DUI / DWI, drunk driving and drugs. He focuses his practice to defending those in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties . Darren has been a featured guest on many television programs, including CNN's Larry King Live , NBC's The Today Show , Celebrity Justice , and several local (Los Angeles based) television news channels, where he has provided commentary on many DUI / DWI and legal issues. Although Mr. Kavinoky has represented many noteworthy people in cases that have drawn extensive media scrutiny, he remains keenly aware that the only important DUI case to you is your DUI case. His personal mission is to provide an outstanding level of service to his DUI clients, and help them successfully navigate the legal justice system, providing much needed support during the most difficult time in their lives. Listen To Darren Kavinoky's Radio Comercial >> Why should you hire me? "Questions and problems come up for my DUI clients all the time, sometimes on evenings and weekends. I give each of my DUI clients my private cell phone number, so they can call me 24/7, and know that they will reach me, not just an answering machine. I've gone to trial on dozens of drunk driving and drug cases throughout California (not just Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties), with a winning record that I'd compare to any other lawyer. I know the prosecutors in my jurisdiction, and I've worked hard to develop personal relationships with them that allow my clients to avoid trial in appropriate cases. I'm a tireless worker, who constantly strives to provide the best care possible to clients in need. I'd be grateful for the opportunity to work for you. It would be my pleasure to demonstrate first-hand how good it can feel to have a skilled California DUI lawyer in your corner." top California Court Information and Locations California DUI Defense Attorney, Darren T. Kavinoky practices law in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. To find detailed information about each of the courts that Mr. Kavinoky practices in, check the Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino county courthouse websites. California Arrest and Release If someone you care about has been arrested in California, please contact the police department where the arrestee is being held for more detailed information. Please visit the local detention facilities' websites for further information. The California Court Process A California DUI arrest brings stress, worry, and tension. My experience is that my DUI clients feel a bit better when they understand the process. I've written extensively to help explain the DUI court process, the DMV process, and how my DUI law firm will work to achieve the best possible result for each of my DUI clients. See my explanation , so that you, too, will have a better understanding about how a DUI case proceeds from drunk driving arrest to conclusion. top Other California Resources There are a variety of special problems that arise following a drunk driving, DUI, or DWI arrest. It may be necessary to use a Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside or San Bernardino county bail bondsman to help a friend or loved one gain release from custody. If you are uncertain on how this process works, please see our article on bail bonds . Renting a car may be difficult (although we know of several companies that will do so) , as is getting car insurance in California. There may be a requirement to attend special alcohol programs , or AA meetings. We have compiled list of resources available in California to help in each of these areas. California Expungement Expungement of criminal records can be a complex process, and the ability to clean up past criminal convictions depends upon many different factors. The law relating to expunging criminal convictions varies from state to state. It is important to talk to a lawyer that is skilled in matters pertaining to expungement. Read more about Expungement relief available in California . For a free consultation, contact Darren@1800DUILAWS.com . top City and zip codes for California DUI Defense Attorney Darren T. 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Drunk Driving LawsDrunk driving law changes - Wisconsin Department of Transporatation Home | News | About Us | Research & Library | A-Z Index Drivers & Vehicles | Safety | Travel | Plans & Projects | State Patrol | Doing Business | Programs for Local Gov't Law enforcement and courts Certified driver records Certified vehicle records Driver license withdrawals Drunk driving law changes Fraudulent licenses License types Online status check OWS and OAR Law Probationary driver licenses Traffic and criminal software (TraCS) Drivers & Vehicles > Drivers > Law enforcement and courts > Drunk driving law changes Seizure | Immobilization-violations committed before September 30, 2001 | Immobilization-violations committed September 30, 2001 - December 31, 2001 | Immobilization-violations committed January 1, 2002 and after | Ignition interlock devices (IID)-violations committed before September 30, 2001 | Ignition interlock devices (IID)-violations committed September 30, 2001 - December 31, 2001 | Ignition interlock devices (IID)-violations committed January 1, 2002 | Occupational license eligibility | violations committed before September 30, 2001 resulting in a conviction | violations committed September 30, 2001 and after resulting in a conviction Summary: All operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders - new offenses: OWI surcharge increases by $10 from $345 to $355. OWI repeat offenders (includes OWI-type offenses counted under 343.307) - new offenses, but taking into account prior convictions in offenders driver history). For the 2nd conviction, with respect to imprisonment, the court shall ensure that the person is imprisoned for not less than 5 days or ordered to perform not less than 30 days of community service work Creation of 2 vehicle sanction penalty schemes and 2 occupational license eligibility standards for repeat offenders Any driver with 2 OWI offenses in any 5 year period are: Subject to immobilization or ignition interlock requirements on all vehicles for which their name appears on the title or registration Not eligible for an occupational license for one year For all other repeat offenders, occupational license eligibility and vehicle sanctions remain substantially the same. Seizure Vehicle seizure remains the same. For third and subsequent convictions, only the vehicle used in the offense and owned by the offender may be seized. Seizure may be used in combination with other vehicle sanctions to meet the federal requirements. Seizure is not an option for 1st or 2nd convictions. Example: For someone with 3 offenses and 2 within any five-year period, the court may order the offenders vehicle used in the offense seized. All other vehicles for which the offenders name appears on the title or registration shall be immobilized or equipped with ignition interlock devices (IIDs). Hardship exception remains the same as current law - "The court may not order a vehicle seized... if seizure would result in undue hardship or extreme inconvenience or would endanger the health and safety of a person." Immobilization For violations committed before September 30, 2001 resulting in a conviction Offender status Sanction Time period Wis. Statute 1st and 2nd None 3rd or subsequent (3 or more in lifetime). Court shall order a vehicle owned by the person immobilized if vehicle used in offense wasnt ordered seized or if a vehicle owned by the offender wasnt ordered equipped with an IID. Not more than the period the offenders operating privilege was revoked. The time-period starts on the date of revocation for the offense and is based on the actual ordered period of revocation vs. the maximum revocation period for the offense. 343.305(10m) 346.65(6)(a)1 346.65(6)(m) Hardship exception: The court may not order a vehicle... immobilized if that would result in undue hardship or extreme inconvenience or would endanger the health and safety of a person. 346.65(6)(a)1 Return to top Immobilization For violations committed September 30, 2001 - December 31, 2001 resulting in a conviction Offender status Sanction Time period Wis. Statute 1st None 2nd (2 within 10 years or 1st offense was negligent homicide intoxicated (NHI) or great bodily harm (GBH) OWI - but none within 5 years of another). None 3rd or subsequent (3 or more in lifetime - but none within 5 years of another). Court shall order a vehicle owned by the person immobilized if vehicle used in offense wasnt ordered seized or if a vehicle owned by the offender wasnt ordered equipped with an IID. Not more than the period the offenders operating privilege was revoked. The time-period starts on the date of revocation for the offense and is based on the actual ordered period of revocation vs. the maximum revocation period for the offense. 343.305(10m) 346.65(6)(a)1 346.65(6)(m) Hardship exception: The court may not order a vehicle... immobilized if that would result in undue hardship or extreme inconvenience or would endanger the health and safety of a person. 346.65(6)(a)1 2nd or subsequent (2 offenses within any 5-year period.) All vehicles for which the offenders name appears on the title or registration shall be immobilized unless they were ordered equipped with IID or ordered seized. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. The time-period starts on the date of revocation for the offense. 343.301(2)(b) 343.305(10m) Hardship exception: If immobilizing each motor vehicle would cause undue hardship to any person, except the person to whom the order applies, who is completely dependent on a motor vehicle subject to immobilization for the necessities of life, including a family member or any person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle with the person to whom the order applies, the court may order that one or more motor vehicles not be immobilized. 343.301(2)(a) Immobilization For violations committed January 1, 2002 and after resulting in a conviction Offender status Sanction Time period Wis. Statute 1st offender None 2nd or subsequent (2 within 10 years or 1st offense was NHI or GBH OWI, but none within 5 years of another). Court may order immobilization of the vehicle owned by the offender and used in the offense. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. The time-period starts on the date of revocation for the offense. 343.301(2)(a)1 343.305(10m)(a) 2nd or subsequent offender - 2 offenses within any 5-year period. All vehicles for which the offenders name appears on the title or registration shall be immobilized unless they were ordered equipped with IID or ordered seized. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. The time-period starts on the date of revocation for the offense. 343.301(2)(a)2 343.305(10m)(b) Hardship exception: If immobilizing each motor vehicle would cause undue hardship to any person, except the person to whom the order applies, who is completely dependent on a motor vehicle subject to immobilization for the necessities of life, including a family member or any person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle with the person to whom the order applies, the court may order that one or more motor vehicles not be immobilized. 343.301(2)(a)2 Return to top Ignition interlock devices (IID) For violations committed before September 30, 2001 resulting in a conviction Offender status Sanction Time period Wis. Statute 1st or 2nd None** 3rd or subsequent (3 or more in lifetime). IID restriction for Class D operation on occupational license if the court ordered a vehicle owned by the offender equipped with an IID. Duration of occupational license. 343.10(5)(a)3 Court shall order IID on the vehicle owned by the person and used in the offense if the vehicle used in the offense wasnt ordered seized and if a vehicle owned by the offender wasnt ordered immobilized . Not more than 2 years more than the period the offenders operating privilege was revoked. (this language will be repealed 1/1/02) The time period starts on the date of revocation for the offense and is based on the actual ordered period of revocation vs. the maximum revocation period for the offense. 346.65(6)(a)1 346.65(6)(m) 343.305(10m) Hardship exception: The court may not order a vehicle... equipped with an IID... if that would result in undue hardship or extreme inconvenience or would endanger the health and safety of a person. 346.65(6)(a)1 Ignition interlock devices (IID) For violations committed September 30, 2001 - December 31, 2001 resulting in a conviction Offender status Sanction Time period Wis. Statute 1st None** 2nd (2 within 10 years or 1st offense was NHI or GBH OWI - but none within 5 years of another). None** 3rd or subsequent (3 or more in lifetime but none within 5 years of another). IID restriction for Class D operation on occupational license if the court ordered a vehicle owned by the offender equipped with an IID. Duration of occupational license. 343.10(5)(a)3 Court shall order IID on the vehicle owned by the person and used in the offense if the vehicle used in the offense wasnt ordered seized and if a vehicle owned by the offender wasnt ordered immobilized. Not more than 2 years more than the period the offenders operating privilege was revoked. (this language will be repealed 1/1/02) The time-period starts on the date of revocation for the offense and is based on the actual ordered period of revocation vs. the maximum revocation period for the offense. 346.65(6)(a)1 346.65(6)(m) 343.305(10m) Hardship exception: The court may not order a vehicle... equipped with an IID... if that would result in undue hardship or extreme inconvenience or would endanger the health and safety of a person. 346.65(6)(a)1 2nd or subsequent (2 offenses within any 5-year period). IID restriction for Class D operation on occupational license if the court ordered each vehicle owned by the offender equipped with an IID. Duration of occupational license. 343.10(5)(a)3 Operation of Class D vehicles is restricted to vehicles equipped with an IID. All vehicles for which the offenders name appears on the title or registration shall be equipped with IID unless they were ordered immobilized or ordered seized. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. The time-period starts 1 year from the date of revocation for the offense. 343.301(1)(a) 343.301(1)(b) 343.305(10m) Hardship exception: If equipping each motor vehicle with an IID would cause an undue financial hardship, the court may order that one or more motor vehicles subject to the IID requirement not be equipped with an IID. 343.301(1)(a) Return to top Ignition interlock devices (IID) For violations committed January 1, 2002 and after resulting in a conviction Offender status Sanction Time period Wis. Statute 1st None** 2nd or subsequent - but none within 5 years of another. IID restriction for Class D operation on occupational license if the court ordered a vehicle owned by the offender equipped with an IID. Duration of occupational license. 343.10(5)(a)3 Court may order IID as restriction on Class D driving privilege. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. 343.301(1)(a)1 343.301(1)(b)1 343.305(10m(a) 2nd or subsequent (2 offenses within any 5-year period.) IID restriction for Class D operation on occupational license if the court ordered each vehicle owned by the offender equipped with an IID. Duration of occupational license. 343.10(5)(a)3 Court may order IID as a restriction on Class D driving privilege. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. 343.301(1)(a)1 Operation of Class D vehicles is restricted to vehicles equipped with an IID. All vehicles for which the offenders name appears on the title or registration shall be equipped with IID unless they were ordered immobilized or ordered seized. Not less than 1 year nor more than the maximum revocation period for the offense. The time-period starts 1 year from the date of revocation for the offense. 343.301(1)(a)2 343.301(1)(b)2 Hardship exception: If equipping each motor vehicle with an IID would cause an undue financial hardship, the court may order that one or more motor vehicles subject to the IID requirement not be equipped with an IID. 343.301(1)(a)2 ** The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will place the restriction on the occupational license privilege whenever the court orders it. See Trans 117.04(5)(a)2 . (26 KB) Occupational license eligibility OWI offenders with 2 or more offenses within any five-year period are eligible for an occupational license one year from the date of revocation for the offense. Current eligibility criteria apply to multiple offenders with offenses that are not within any five-year period. The Act 109 provisions that change on 1/1/02 do not make any changes in the occupational licensing. For violations committed before September 30, 2001 resulting in a conviction Offender status Occupational license eligibility* Wis. Statute 1st OWI Immediately 343.30(1q)(b)2 343.31(3)(bm)2 2nd OWI (2 within 10 years or 1st offense was NHI or GBH OWI). 60 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.30(1q)(b)3 343.31(3)(bm)3 3rd or subsequent OWI offense (3 or more in lifetime). 90 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.30(1q)(b)4 343.31(3)(bm)4 Any OWI offense causing injury (OII). 60 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.31(3m)(b) All OWI great bodily harm (GBH) OWI homicide (NHI). 120 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.31(3m)(a) 1st refusal. 30 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.305(10)(b)2 2nd refusal. 90 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.305(10)(b)3 3rd & subsequent refusal. 120 days from the beginning date of revocation. 343.305(10)(b)4 For violations committed September 30, 2001 and after resulting in a conviction Offender Status Eligibility* Wis. Statute Same as above unless 2 or more OWI-type offenses occur within any 5 year period. One year from date of revocation. Same as above. *Other driver record criteria may affect eligibility. Return to top All external hyperlinks are provided for your information and for the benefit of the general public.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation does not testify to, sponsor or endorse the accuracy of the information provided on externally linked pages. You will need the Adobe Reader (provided free of charge) to view PDF files. For more informationabout getting your free copy of the Adobe Reader, visit WisDOT's Softwareinformation page. 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D.U.I.Zap2it - TV news - 'Lost' Actresses Arraigned in DUI Cases January 26 | WHAT TO WATCH HOME TV MOVIES NEWS DVD VIDEO GAMES COMMUNITY PHOTOS SEARCH TV home news ratings shows tv gal best bets special sections 'Lost' Actresses Arraigned in DUI Cases teaser Friday, December 30, 2005 09:07 AM PT Two stars of ABC's Emmy-winning drama "Lost" were arraigned on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol Thursday, but their cases appear to be headed in different directions. Neither Michelle Rodriguez, 27, nor Cynthia Watros, 37, appeared in a Kaneohe, Hawaii, courtroom Thursday (Dec. 29) for the arraignments, which stem from separate arrests for DUI on Dec. 1. Their attorneys were there to represent them. Lanson Kapau, Watros' lawyer, says his client will plead guilty to the charge on Jan. 12 and "take full responsibility" for her actions. "Basically, Cynthia realizes that she made a mistake. She's very sorry for what happened, and she wants to get this over," Kapau tells the Honolulu Star-Bulletin . Rodriguez, however, pleaded innocent to the charges through her lawyer, Steven Barta. A trial date is set for March 30. Her case is complicated by the fact that Rodriguez is on probation in Los Angeles for three other traffic offenses. She pleaded no contest last year to charges of DUI, hit and run and driving with a suspended license in exchange for the probation -- which is now in jeopardy following her arrest in Hawaii. (She's also been cited for speeding three times in Hawaii.) The L.A. city attorney's office filed a motion last week to have Rodriguez's probation revoked. A hearing on the motion is set for Jan. 24. Watros and Rodriguez, who play survivors from the tail section of Flight 815 on "Lost," were arrested about 15 minutes apart early on Dec. 1. Police said both were driving erratically on a highway near the town of Kailua. Both failed sobriety tests and were booked on DUI charges. RELATED NEWS 'Lost' Cast Finds Extra Cash Jan 23, 2006 The Journey of 'Lost' Jan 08, 2006 'Lost' Pair Charged in Separate DUI Incidents Dec 02, 2005 'Lost,' 'Chris' Take Family TV Honors Dec 01, 2005 'Lost' Goes Mobile with 'Video Diaries' Nov 21, 2005 Related Shows Lost Related Celebrities Michelle Rodriguez Cynthia Watros More Headlines Driver Lives 'Lowlife' with FX MTV Shows Hit iTunes 'Melrose Place' Sweethearts Parting Ways 'Survivor' Winner Hatch Guilty of Tax Evasion Miss America Survives Move to Cable Trump Angry at Being Called a Millionaire TV Gal TV Gal Believes the Hype January 16, 2006 TV Gal Gets Down to New Show Business January 09, 2006 TV Gal Bestows Best of the Best January 02, 2006 TV Gal Gives Good Quote December 26, 2005 Print Email Return to Headlines » Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Zap2it Daily Update National Society of Film Critics Movies Poll License Our Content | Link Us | Advertise | About Us | Feedback | Site Map © 2006 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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breathalyzers to gauge alcohol First-of-its-kind UNC study uses breathalyzers to gauge alcohol use among college students NEWS SERVICES 210 Pittsboro Street, Campus Box 6210 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6210 (919) 962-2091 FAX: (919) 962-2279 www.unc.edu/news/ NEWS For immediate use Sept. 9, 1997 -- No. 617 First-of-its-kind UNC study uses breathalyzers to gauge alcohol use among college students By EMILY SMITH UNC Highway Safety Research Center CHAPEL HILL -- Researchers at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center will begin a first-of-a-kind study this fall that further explores the nature and extent of alcohol use among college students. As part of the study, researchers will gather voluntary breath-alcohol measurements from students. Using breathalyzers will result in objective information new in this field of study, said Dr. Rob Foss, manager of alcohol studies for the UNC Highway Safety Research Center and project co-director. “What is out there now is a lot of anecdotal information and a good deal of information based on surveys filled out by college students,” he said. During the next several weeks, center researchers will interview students as they return to residence halls, fraternities, sororities and off-campus housing at night. Scientists will ask students about their alcohol use that evening and their mode of transportation. They will use hand-held, portable breathalyzers to obtain breath measurements. The study is completely voluntary and confidential, and students may decline to participate if they wish. After gathering data, researchers will share their findings with campus and student organizations such as Student Health Service, University Housing, public safety, service clubs, fraternities and sororities. These groups will work together to develop educational programs that address needs identified by the new data. “This project will bring together many entities on campus that deal with alcohol issues,” said Lauren Marchetti, project co-director. “Sharing various perspectives offers a chance to identify innovative approaches that cross traditional barriers.” Plans call for three rounds of data collection: One this fall, one next fall and a final one after the completion of any programs implemented by the university. The first round will help identify the nature and extent of drinking among various age groups, as well as emerging student drinking patterns. Once strategies addressing these patterns are identified, pre- and post-program data will be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies. Successful programs will be shared nationally. The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program awarded an $80,000 grant to start the project. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contributed $200,000 to expand the study. “We feel this is a subject that is extremely important to examine, and we're proud that North Carolina and UNC-CH have stepped up to take the lead in collecting valuable, new information about a problem all college campuses share,” said Joe Parker, director of the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program. Marchetti and Foss praised the university for its strong support. “I'm really proud that this university is the first to take a stand and say: `This is a problem that exists on all campuses and we want to get all the information we can to develop solutions,'” Marchetti said. “Once one campus has taken the lead, it encourages other campuses to do the same.” Said Dr. Susan Kitchen, vice chancellor for student affairs, “Alcohol abuse on college campuses is a serious problem that results in risky behavior, injury and, unfortunately, sometimes even death. As college administrators trying to address this complex problem, we certainly will benefit from the new knowledge and tools studies such as this provide.” Student Body President Mo Nathan said he supports the project and thinks other students will, too. “I'm very excited about the possibilities of this initiative,” he said. “The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is no different in this regard than colleges and universities across the nation. What does set us apart is that we're not ignoring this problem. We're going to face it head-on and we're going to beat it.” By collecting breath-alcohol measurements, Foss said, center researchers will avoid problems others have faced. “The research that's been done in this area has relied mainly on questionnaire surveys, where people are asked to share their perceptions, and there are limitations with those surveys,” he said. “One is that when you ask people about an illegal behavior, such as underage drinking, they're not always forthcoming. Another reason self-reported surveys can be biased is that people simply cannot know some things, such as the extent of their impairment, so they can't accurately report it.” Until now, most breath-alcohol measurements collected by researchers have been from motor vehicle drivers, not pedestrians. “We re going to look at how people got from point A to point B, and how that relates to their breath-alcohol content,” Marchetti said. “We hope to learn how much pedestrians on a college campus drink, and how much alcohol passengers in vehicles drink, and whether their alcohol levels were higher or lower than the person who was driving. This research will enrich what we've already learned from previous studies.” Marchetti emphasized that studying the level of impairment among students who walk or ride bicycles is just as important as similar information about people driving cars. “As a society, we've done a good job educating people to stop someone who is impaired from getting behind the wheel, but we feel relieved when they decide to walk home instead,” she said. “The truth is that a high percentage of adult pedestrian deaths involve pedestrians who are intoxicated.” The study also will look at how group dynamics among college students affect their decisions about transportation. “As we interview people, we're going to find out if they've all been together for the last hour,” Marchetti said. “It will be interesting to see if groups pick a sober or the least-impaired person to drive.” The issue of drinking and driving in the United States has largely focused on education and law-enforcement, according to Foss. The education approach has been to inform people that driving drunk is risky and then allow individuals to decide what to do, he said. The other approach has been to emphasize the enforcement of laws -- that it is illegal to drink and drive and police officers will arrest people for it. While these two approaches help combat the problem, they don't take into account the culture that creates the problem, Foss said. “We live in a society that depends more on cars for personal transportation than almost anywhere else in the world,” he said. “We also have a society in which drinking is a central element. Drinking is part of our culture. Not only is it accepted, but for a long time has been promoted as desirable, enjoyable and glamorous behavior. We can't change the behavior of individuals unless we address the cultural dimension of this, which is that alcohol is easily obtained and is relentlessly promoted. What is needed are programs that try to alter this culture.” At UNC-CH, administrators and students have worked hard to address the cultural problem of drinking on campus. Recent actions include: Last month, the university sponsored Fall Fest `97, a late-night, alcohol-free street festival complete with free food and soft drinks, carnival games, music, live performances and sports activities. The event drew 5,000 students, staff and faculty and provided a fun and fresh alternative to the bar and party scene during the first weekend of the fall semester. Last spring, Chancellor Michael Hooker's Substance Abuse Task Force made several recommendations, including alcohol-free social events, longer freshman orientation, tough disciplinary sanctions against persistent substance abusers, encouraging students to seek counseling for substance-abuse problems and a ban on alcohol advertising during Tar Heel Sports Network radio broadcasts. Tar Heel Sport Marketing, a division of the Village Companies, announced last spring its decision to end alcohol-related advertisements during radio broadcasts of UNC-CH football and basketball games. Public-service announcements regarding responsible drinking are airing on the Tar Heel Sports Network during the 1997-98 seasons. The spots are part of a responsible drinking campaign called “Don't Get Wasted” sponsored by Tar Heel Sports Marketing and UNC-CH. UNC-CH is working with the Center for Science in the Public Interest on a grant proposal for a mass media campaign against binge drinking. The center, a nonprofit advocacy group in Washington, D.C., will work to change the culture and acceptance of drinking on campus. During the 1997-98 academic year, the center will survey students and conduct focus groups. A media campaign targeting students will begin in fall 1998 and run for two academic years. - 30 - Note to media: The study's principal investigators, Dr. Rob Foss and Lauren Marchetti, can be reached at the UNC Highway Safety Research Center at 919-962-2202. Mo Nathan, student body president, can be reached at 919-962-5202. Matt Sullivan, UNC-CH's coordinator of substance-abuse programs, can be reached at 919-966-2281. UNC Highway Safety Research Center contact: Emily Smith, 919-962-7803 News Services print contact: Karen Stinneford News Services broadcast contact: Karen Moon
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