BAIID experiment (Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device). Process follow-up
Overview
Background & policy context:
DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol) is one of the greatest dangers in road traffic. In Finland, every year approximately 80 people die and 1000 are injured in accidents caused by DUI. A three year BAIID (Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device, also known as "alcolock") experiment was launched on 1st July 2005 in Finland as a new means of reducing the amount of DUI and thus improving traffic safety.
Objectives:
The aim of the experiment is to study the efficiency of the use of alcolock in preventing drunken driving. The aim of the follow-up study is to estimate the results of the experiment and provide information for the supervision of the experiment.
Methodology:
The study is carried out in three parts:
- Statistical analysis of the impacts of alcolock (to be carried out later),
- Conceptions and opinions about alcolock (finished),
- Process follow-up (finished).
The material for the study was gathered from literature, telephone interviews, with surveys sent to participants, by interviewing authorities and experts responsible and acting in the process as well as organising workshops for these experts.
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