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New YorkS Stop-Dwi: The Platinum Model Of Deterrence NEW YORKS STOP-DWI: THE PLATINUM MODEL OF DETERRENCE New York States Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated (STOP-DWI) was thefirst fine-supported local options program in the country.The legislation was enacted to empower localgovernments to develop financially self-sustaining programs that would decrease alcohol and other drugrelated traffic crashes.Operational since 1981, the program has resulted in a dramatic decrease in thenumber of alcohol related crashes, deaths, and injures.At 0.32 alcohol-related fatalities per 100M VMT,New York has the lowest rate in the country. The success of this comprehensive program is based on enacting effective legislation, establishingself-sustaining local programs, developing a strong Statewide association, and committing to communitypartnerships.It is the combination of these components that has made STOP-DWI the best in, and a model for,the Nation. Effective Legislation Legislation enacted in 1981 provided the foundation for the STOP-DWI deterrence model.Lawswere put into place that provided for enforceable minimum mandatory fines, a guaranteed loss ofcertain driving privileges, and the possibility of jail time.Plea bargaining from an alcohol-relatedoffense to another traffic offense was prohibited and by 1983, DWI and DWAI (Driving While AbilityImpaired) convictions had increased by 43 percent.Certainly, this legislation has impacted and changedpublic attitudes about drinking and driving. Establishment of a self-sustaining program in every county Legislation also gave municipalities the ability to receive money from alcohol related finesif they agreed to combat drunk driving by any combination of increased enforcement, prosecution,adjudication, education, rehabilitation and public information, as determined by each county; andappoint a STOP-DWI coordinator to develop local programs and coordinate efforts by the myriad agenciesinvolved in alcohol and highway safety.During the first year following passage of legislation everycounty in the state took advantage of the local options opportunity, thus putting in place aninfrastructure for a coordinated and comprehensive statewide alcohol program. The local options component combined with self-sufficiency have been primary factorscontributingto the programs success.The broad discretion afforded to coordinators in coordinators in programimplementation and resource allocation allows them to adjust strategies to meet the changingneeds of their community.(See appendix A) This latitude has encouraged the development of a numberinnovative programs. Innovation One example of local innovation is the Broome County STOP-DWI program which has become a household nameaffiliated with a "healthy lifestyle."Its major innovations were leveraging media dollars and sponsoringcommunity events that promote fun alternatives to drinking. Broome Countys program operates on the premise that paid media is an important component of anyhighway safety program.By purchasing media, the program reaches its target audience and also thennegotiates for additional, free airtime.In 2002, a $22,400 purchase of radio spots coupled with thesame amount of donated airtime resulted in the countys traffic safety message reaching 80 percent ofits target audience (age 12+) 30 times each month for a seven-month period.The return on TV time issomewhat less, but still impressive.A $12,000 purchase resulted in an average of four ads placed oncable TV every single day of the year, during major sports events and on syndicated programs such asFriends and Seinfeld. The development of community events that promote fun and a healthy lifestyle is also key to theoverall program.Three major events are held yearly with a fourth to be added next year.Theseprograms generate an average of $500,000 in corporate contributions which are used to fund event costs.Any remaining balance is placed into a restricted account for next years events. Includedare the Danielle 5K Run in May, the Thater Memorial (dedicated to a young woman who received a braininjury in an alcohol-related crash) in August, and the Holiday Basketball Classic in December.To be added next year is a girls softball tournament.Each event not only provides healthyactivities for youth, but also provides a venue for promoting safety messagesand a great deal of donated publicity for the program. A key component of county programs is recidivist strategies.Many county district attorneys have nowestablished strong prosecution policies relating to impaired drivers.In other areas, judges employignition interlock systems to monitor offenders.And approximately 60 percent of all counties use victimimpact panels, which have proven particularly effective in preventing recidivism if used with first timeoffenders. Another local option which has been effective with recidivists is the Suffolk County DWI AlternativeProject.Initiated in 1986, this program provides a cost-effective alternative sentencing option for thejail bound multiple DWI offender.If sentenced under this option, offenders are placed in a jail-likefacility consisting entirely of DWI offenders, and are provided with both correction and treatment servicesfor the duration of the mandated confinement time.Oversight of the facility is provided by the countyssheriffs department and long-term aftercare and supervision is provided by probations Alcohol TreatmentUnit.Since the onset of this program, the recidivism rate for Suffolk County has remained between 12 15 percent. Establishment of a strong state association Local STOP-DWI coordinators formed a state association comprised of representatives from each county andthe City of New York.Collectively, the STOP-DWI Coordinators Association facilitates the exchange of ideasand administration of new and innovative approaches.In addition to the executive and steering committees,there are committees assigned to initiatives focused on administration, legislation, enforcement &adjudication, public information & education, rehabilitation, victims services and training. Long term community partnerships Over the 20 years of the programs existence, solid partnerships have been developed with health andtraffic safety professionals, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID),educators, youth groups such as Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), media, corporations, andgovernment agencies.These partnerships provide venues for additional funding, educational opportunities,and extra media support. A critical component of every county plan and key to success, is the involvement with enforcement.STOP-DWI coordinators work closely with police agencies to implement comprehensivecommunity programs.Increased fine monies pay for saturation patrols, checkpoints, educational materials,school and community programs, officer training and equipment.Funding also helps support enforcementefforts such as the annual statewide Safe and Sober alcohol mobilizations and weekly checkpointsin New York City.Approximately 40 percent of STOP-DWI funds goes to enforcement efforts each year. Results The local option approach has proven to be very effective.It has not only reduced alcohol relatedfatalities, injuries, and crashes, but also has fostered innovation and promoted cooperation betweenlocalities. The numbers dont lie.According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, between 1981and 2000 annual alcohol-related crashes fell 39 percent, from 16,607 to 10,167; fatalities were reducedby 70 percent, from 1,107 to 334; and alcohol-related injuries by 57 percent, from 21,633 to 9,251. CONTACTS: Denise Cashmere, Chair NYS STOP-DWI Coordinators Association Schenectady County STOP_DWI 107 Nott Terrace, Suite #303 Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 518-386-2225 Sami Richie, Regional Program Manager NHTSA Region II 222 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite #204 White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-682-6162 sami.richie@nhtsa.dot.gov APPENDIX A Local coordinators choose among various options within each discipline to design andfund a program that best fits local needs.Examples include: Enforcement sobriety checkpoints officer training dedicated patrols equipment Prosecution training and support Probation courts training and support electronic monitoring devices Treatment and rehabilitation training and support diversion programs treatment education programs Public information and education victim impact panels victim assistance programs media campaigns prevention and leadership programs student organizations school assembly programs substance-free after prom parties speakers bureau server training educational materials Administration and evaluation legislative initiatives research papers newsletters

CDOT- OTS Alcohol Page DUI Enforcement Standards for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Program In HTML In PDF Figure your Blood Alcohol Level by going here. Here is our latest news release. Go here to see past news releases. DUI Statistical Information DUI Enforcement Manual for 2005 (pdf file) What does a DUI arrest really cost?? Go here To translate this page from English, choose a language in the drop down box and the click translate. English to French English to German English to Italian English to Portuguese English to Spanish Get a Federal Application form for Transportation Safety Projects within Colorado by going here . Transportation Safety now has a guestbook/message forum - click on the GO! button. View our links or your can post a link to your favorite Web Site by going here . Need software help? Our LEAF, DRE and Intoxilyzer(tm) programs use Go here for great information about everything from the cost of a DUI ticket; to alcohol-related statistics from each state; to what you can do about impaired driving. For the criminal penalties for drinking and driving in Colorado click here. To learn how ingesting alcohol affects the human body go here . Concerned about transportation safety issues? Vote by going here . To see our polling data go here . Need a State Expense Form?? Click here . (.pdf) Go here to download a BAC estimator to your computer. For some interesting penalties in other countries click here . Click here (.pdf file) for a list of Laboratories Certified To Test Samples for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs and Related Offenses within Colorado. Below is a list of Preliminary Breathtesting Devices (PBTs) approved within the State of Colorado as authorized by CRS 42-4-1301. Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for more information. ALCO-SENSOR III Intoximeters, Inc 1-800-451-8639 ALCO-SENSOR IV Intoximeters, Inc 1-800-451-8639 CMI ALCOMETER SD-2 CMI, Inc. 1-800-835-0690 CMI MODEL 300 CMI, Inc. 1-800-835-0690 CMI MODEL 400 CMI, Inc. 1-800-835-0690 PBA 3000 LifeLoc Technologies, Inc 1-800-722-4872 Phoenix LifeLoc Technologies, Inc 1-800-722-4872 FC10 LifeLoc Technologies, Inc 1-800-722-4872 FC10Plus LifeLoc Technologies, Inc 1-800-722-4872 FC20 LifeLoc Technologies, Inc 1-800-722-4872 BREATHALYZER 7410 National Draeger, Inc. 1-800-385-8666 The C olorado Board of Health adopted several revisions to the Rules and Regulations concerning Testing for Alcohol and other Drugs. While most of the changes are technical in nature, two items of interest are mobile breathtesting and the taking of a blood sample in a "approved facility". An approved facility can be a mobile breathtesting van. Go to their home page for more information or call them at 303-692-3090 and request a copy of the Rules and Regulations. There are 233 police agencies in the State of Colorado. This table shows the number of DUI arrests made in Colorado since 1983. The LEAF numbers represent the number of arrests made by agencies operating under a Law Enforcement Assistance Fund contract during that year. Year Colorado DUI Arrests DUI arrests by LEAF agencies 1983 37,618 5,833 1984 38,830 14,128 1985 42,330 19,089 1986 34,202 17,354 1987 35,429 14,038 1988 31,820 17,253 1989 38,579 22,801 1990 39,988 20,752 1991 37,557 19,632 1992 37,824 17,334 1993 37,550 25,203 1994 33,475 20,291 1995 28,760 19,476 1996 36,398 16,293 1997 36,726 16,737 1998 37,237 20,429 1999 37,400 19,507 2000 36,135 21,714 2001 34,408 20,985 2002 34,338 21,241 TOTAL 725,880 370,095 Criminal Penalties in Colorado for Drinking and Driving Offense Jail Term Fine Public Service Work Driver's License First DUI 5 Days - 1 Year $300 - $1,000 48 - 96 hours Suspension for 1 Year Second DUI in 5 Years 90 Days - 1 Year $500 - $1,500 60 - 120 hours Revoked for 1 Year First DWAI 2 - 180 Days $100 - $500 24 - 48 Hours 8 Points assessed Second DWAI in 5 Years 45 Days - 1 Year $300 - $1,000 48 - 96 Hours Revoked for 1 Year DWAI with prior DUI in 5 Years 60 Days - 1 Year $400 - $1,200 52 - 104 Hours Revoked for 1 Year DUI with prior DWAI in 5 Years 70 Days - 1Year $450 - $1,500 56 - 112 Hours Revoked for 1 Year DUI = Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (BAC .10% or higher for alcohol) DWAI = Driving While Ability is Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs (BAC .05% - .10% for alcohol) A person can be convicted of DUI or DWAI without a chemical (toxicological) test based on the officers observations. Drugs other than alcohol do not have presumed level of intoxication or impairment like alcohol. Cases involving injury can be Vehicular Assault; cases involving a death can be Vehicular Homicide. For more information on the DUI law go to CRS 42-4-1301 . For information on how alcohol effects your body go here . MADD Back to CDOT-OTS Home Page Return to the top Email: Page Master regarding information or comments about this page Email: Web Master regarding website functionality or "look & feel" Last Modified: Back to Top

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HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes The Vehicle Code (Title 75) PART III OPERATION OF VEHICLES Chapter 37. Miscellaneous Provisions. SUBCHAPTER B. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES § 3735. Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. (a) Offense defined.--Any person who unintentionally causes the death of another person as the direct result of a violation of section 3731 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violatingsection 3731 is guilty of a felony of the third degree when the violation is the cause of death and the sentencing court shall order the person to serve a minimum term of imprisonment of notless than three years. A consecutive three-year term of imprisonment shall be imposed for each victim whose death is the result of the violation of section 3731. (b) Applicability of sentencing guidelines.--The sentencing guidelines promulgated by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall not supersede the mandatory penalty of this section. [Webmaster note: Section 3101(b) of this title provides that provisions of "Subchapter B of Chapter 37 (relating to serious traffic offenses) shall apply upon both highways and trafficways throughout this Commonwealth."] The license to operate motor vehicles in this Commonwealth will be suspended for one year for certain violations of the Vehicle Code, including some violations under this section. See, § 1532 of this title (relating to revocation or suspension of operating privilege) for more specific information. Drivers licensed in the Commonwealth who are convicted of three (3) offenses under certain sections of the Vehicle Code, including this one, will incur a license suspension for five (5) years under § 1542 of this title (relating to revocation of habitual offender's license.) The complete Pennsylvania Statutes are not yet available on the web. However, selected portions have been made available and can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. These statutes, though available instantaneously over the web, may not be the current law. Court decisions overturning them, later statutes amending them, and a host of other factors come into play when interpreting them. They are provided here as a resource. They should provide some information about the state of the law. However, a competent lawyer, who from other sources will research the law to insure what is current, should always be employed in matters of importance. Visit/Return to Home Page of Pennsylvania District Court 15-4-04. 75 Pa.C.S. § 3735 / Judiciary@aol.com / last revised July 2000

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About DWI - Baton Rouge DUI Lawyers, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under the Influence Our Baton Rouge Attorneys at Babcock Law Firm are committed to protecting the rights of citizens accused of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). We stand by each client's constitutional right to a fair trial and effective legal representation. If you have been charged with DUI or DWI, it is important to act within fifteen days of your arrest or your license may be suspended for a minimum of 90 days, or perhaps permanently. A qualified Babcock Law Firm attorney will ensure that you meet the required response time, help to retain valuable evidence in your case, and develop solid legal strategies for your defense. Babcock Law Firm's clients depend on us for uncommon insight and a common sense approach to solving legal problems and protecting individual rights. We can help to protect your interests and perhaps save your money, reputation and freedom. According to Louisiana law, if you are 21 years or older and test with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more, or are under 21 with a 0.02% BAC, you are considered legally intoxicated. A DUI or DWI charge entails two separate and important actions, 1) a civil action that involves your driving privileges and 2) a misdemeanor or felony criminal action depending on the charges. D.W.I. is what the law refers to as an enhanceable offense, meaning the potential penalties and sentences grow more severe with each subsequent arrest. In addition to losing your license, your vehicle may be confiscated and sold, and you may be subject to heavy fines, high insurance premiums and substantial jail time. Defense of a DWI and DUI charge can be quite challenging since there are witnesses (the police) and scientific evidence (BAC tests) that will be used against you. The police officers that made the arrest have likely testified in many D.W.I. trials and know exactly what to say. You need an DWI Attorney at Babcock Law Firm with the knowledge and experience to examine these officers aggressively to bring out any inconsistencies or sloppy police work that could result in a not guilty verdict for you At Babcock Law Firm we will fight the formidable odds in a DUI or DWI case by preparing a solid defense based on: analyzing the facts of your case; exploring other reasons that may have led to your initial stop by police including any health, weather, or road conditions; whether proper procedures were followed in stopping, testing and charging you; maneuvering through the complicated maze of procedural, evidentiary, constitutional and administrative issues; and strategies to minimize the penalties and potential sentence. Whether you choose to stand trial or enter a plea bargain will be an important decision that affects your life and your future. While it is ultimately your decision, our attorneys will ensure that you thoroughly understand your options and the implications of your choices. Drunk driving laws are very complex and the punishments harsh and serious. You need the support of a legal team who is experienced with Louisiana laws, procedures, evidence and sentencing. Don't jeopardize your future! Contact a Baton Rouge Lawyer at Babcock Law Firm now so that your best defense can begin today. Call us 866-309-0911 or contact us via our online contact form . Name: Phone: How did you hear about us? Search Engine Newsletter Attorney Referral Friend Referral Family Referral Yellow Pages Consultwebs Directory Other Directory Other Comments: Babcock Law Firm , L.L.C., All Rights Reserved Baton Rouge Lawyers, Personal Injury, DWI, Speeding Tickets, Motor Vehicle Crime, Slip & Fall Accidents, DUI, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Unsafe Products, Dog Bites, Inadequate Security, Pharmaceutical Drugs, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Product Recalls, Vehicle Accidents, General Corporate Litigation, Traffic Ticket Law Serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport, Monroe, Ruston, Louisiana, LA Site by Consultwebs.com , Inc. - Webs For Law Firms - Lawyers Site Map Disclaimer