Lora Hollingsworth, P.E. Chief Safety Officer
Impaired Driving
The term impaired driver refers to person(s) who are operating a
motor vehicle while affected by alcohol and/or other drugs,
including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, or illicit
substances. Programs receiving grant funding in this priority area
are focused four major program related categories:
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Prevention: Education and Enforcement programs aimed at deterring impaired driving.
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Criminal Justice System Support: Enforcement of DUI Laws, Training for Prosecution and Adjudication of DUI offenders, and Administrative Sanctions and Driver Licenses Programs
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Communication: Public awareness and education activities targeting at risk demographics and geographic locations.
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Alcohol and other drug use: Screening, Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation: DUI Courts and counseling services
Items eligible for funding under this category may include: in-car video systems, public awareness materials, and DUI checkpoint equipment, including trailers, light towers, traffic cones, arrow boards, and generators.
All program areas funded with grant funds are required to have an evaluation method that will allow assessment of the funded program's level of success in reducing fatalities and injuries.
Impaired Driving Resources:
Florida's Impaired Driving Coalition
FL DUI Assessment Final Report (PDF 647kb)
Annual Impaired Driving Crash Statistics
Public Service Announcements:
View or download Public Service Announcements:
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video of your choice and select "Save Target As":
Public Service Videos (video for viewing or download. WMV 4.2MB)
Women Drive Drunk Too (video for viewing or download. MOV 1.8MB)