Predicting repeat DUI offenses with the alcohol interlock recorder

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis response to stress in male DUI recidivists

“…MAO activity was found to be lower in DUI offenders compared to non-DUI control groups (Eensoo et al, 2005;Paaver et al, 2006). These investigations did not address the utility of MAO with respect to gradation of DUI risk, namely the continuum from one conviction to the three or more convictions commonly associated with "hardcore" offenders (Marques et al, 2001).…”

Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the United States: Contributors to the Problem and Effective Countermeasures

“…The ignition interlocks themselves can contribute evidence that offenders have been drinking based on whether they fail the breath test prior to starting the vehicle (Marques 2011). Moreover, there is evidence that failure rates predict future recidivism such that offenders with higher failure rates tend to have higher recidivism rates (Marques 2011;Marques et al 2001;. Thus, an alternative approach may be to require that interlocks remain on offenders' vehicles for several months after the absence of positive breath tests.…”

How Necessary Is Monitoring to Interlock Program Success?

“…Based on evidence that the number of lockouts is related to recidivism risk (Marques et al 2001), some interlock monitoring programs are designed to speed the learning process by increasing the severity of the sanction for failed BAC tests (lockouts). However, it remains to be determined whether forcing avoidance of lockouts reduces long-term recidivism; therefore, it is important to examine the effect of the various monitoring methods and sanctioning schemes on offenders' progress while they learn to live with the interlock.…”

“…In comparison to the control group, the closely monitored offenders had fewer lockouts, fewer failures to respond to the rolling retest requirement, and fewer attempts to circumvent the interlock. Although the Zador study did not include a recidivism measure, lockout frequency has been shown to be related to recidivism (Marques et al 2001). The state of Florida regularly provides feedback and intensive monitoring based on interlock performance ).…”