Drinking and driving is a persistent traffic-related problem for New Castle County and the State of Delaware.
The Delaware State Police Annual Traffic Report indicates there were a large percentage of traffic injuries and deaths attributed to alcohol consumption.
The Transportation Research Board unit of the National Research Council in their February 1995 circular documented the success of community traffic safety programs (CTSP).
Driving Under the Influence (DUI),
defined as 0.08 or greater blood alcohol level or any
illicit drug is illegal in Delaware. Adults age 21 and
older who violate this law may have their driving priviledges
revoked or suspended.
Younger drivers are over represented in alcohol-related crashes. The Zero-Tolerance Law was passed to address underage drinkers who then drive.
Underage DUI Poster
Underage DUI Billboard
Crash Statistics
Office of Highway Safety website
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