Checkpoint Tennessee
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Promising

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Description

This is a police program conducted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol in cooperation with local traffic law enforcement agencies. The goal is to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and spread the message of zero tolerance for drunk-driving.
The program was widely publicized on television, radio, outdoor advertising, magazines, and newspapers, and agreements were reached with television networks to air the program during prime time to maximize the impact of the message. The state’s traffic laws were also disseminated to the community with promotional material. During one year, approximately 900 campaigns were carried out in 95 municipalities.

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation showed a 20.4% reduction in fatal crashes one year after the intervention, and the results were sustained for 21 months. There was a 5.5% reduction in single-car accidents [1].
Regarding the perception of the population, 9 out of 10 respondents showed support for the program. The evaluations reveal a favorable impact on the reduction of alcohol consumption, criminal behavior, depression, and illicit drug abuse [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Lacey, J. H., Jones, R. K. & Smith, R. G. (1999). Evaluation of Checkpoint Tennessee: Tennessee's Statewide Sobriety Checkpoint Program. Technical Report. Washington, D.C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. Department of Transportation]. https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/research/chektenn/chkpttn.html

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