The Effects of Changes in Local Alcohol Policies and Enforcement on Alcohol Use and Impaired Driving

Principal Investigator(s):

Toben Nelson, Professor, School of Public Health

Project summary:

This is a five-year, longitudinal study to assess how changes in local alcohol policy and enforcement are associated with excessive alcohol use and alcohol-impaired driving. Results from this study may inform decisions among policymakers about effective strategies to prevent and reduce health and social harms that result from excessive drinking and impaired driving.

Project details:

  • Project number: 2018085
  • Start date: 04/2018
  • Project status: Completed
  • Research area: Transportation Safety and Traffic Flow