Drug–impaired driving

15th Annual Operation Dry Water yields over 700 BUI arrests

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an effort to increase public awareness surrounding the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) and remove impaired operators from our nation's waterways, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and hundreds of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conducted the fifteenth annual Operation Dry Water weekend July 1 – 3, 2023.

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The substantial law enforcement presence on the water, coupled with the heightened outreach and educational endeavors of the 'Operation Dry Water' campaign, has contributed to a safer and more enjoyable environment for recreational boaters.
Over the course of the three-day weekend, 488 law enforcement agencies deployed 7,767 officers which resulted in a total of 717 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests.
"The substantial law enforcement presence on the water, coupled with the heightened outreach and educational endeavors of the 'Operation Dry Water' campaign, has contributed to a safer and more enjoyable environment for recreational boaters."
The 2024 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will take place nationwide, July 4 – 6, 2024.

Impaired & distraction fatal crash data are crucial to link enforcement and education to emerging trends

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Friday, August 25, 2023

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OTTAWA, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released Drug Use in Fatal Collisions | 2000 – 2020 and Distraction-Related Fatal Collisions | 2000-2020 with sponsorship from Desjardins. Both fact sheets examine the magnitude and trends associated with drugs and distraction, respectively, in motor vehicle fatalities in Canada from 2000 to 2020.

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OTTAWA, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has released Drug Use in Fatal Collisions | 2000 – 2020 and Distraction-Related Fatal Collisions | 2000-2020 with sponsorship from Desjardins .
Both fact sheets examine the magnitude and trends associated with drugs and distraction, respectively, in motor vehicle fatalities in Canada from 2000 to 2020.
Drugs included cannabis, illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter drugs,” shares Steve Brown, TIRF Research Associate & Data Collection.
It’s important to note that further analysis is needed to determine whether these trends persist and how they may change in response to greater enforcement and new awareness campaigns.

Operation Dry Water Heightened Awareness & Enforcement Happening This Weekend Nationwide

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Friday, June 30, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, June 29th, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), U.S. Coast Guard, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, kicked off the 2023 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend with a press conference at Point State Park.

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The 2023 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will be starting Saturday, July 1st, and will run through Monday, July 3rd, nationwide.
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round, national boating under the influence heightened awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug- related incidents and fatalities on the water.
Annually, Operation Dry Water facilitates a three-day heightened awareness and enforcement weekend, targeting operators who choose to boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The 2023 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will be starting this Saturday, July 1st, and will run through Monday, July 3rd, nationwide.

Operation Dry Water Combats Impaired Boating Nationwide, July 1 - 3

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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LEXINGTON, Ky., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the summer boating season ramps up, law enforcement agencies across the country are intensifying their efforts to combat impaired boating as part of Operation Dry Water. The year-round campaign raises awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) and reminds boaters that impaired boating by both the operator and passengers is dangerous and can cause serious injury and fatalities. Officers will be on amplified alert to enforce boating under the influence laws as part of the Operation Dry Water (ODW) heightened awareness and enforcement weekend, July 1 – 3, 2023.

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LEXINGTON, Ky., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the summer boating season ramps up, law enforcement agencies across the country are intensifying their efforts to combat impaired boating as part of Operation Dry Water .
"Operation Dry Water serves as a crucial reminder that safe boating requires clear judgment and responsible decision-making.
By combining outreach, awareness, and enforcement efforts, Operation Dry Water aims to minimize alcohol- and drug-related incidents and create a safer boating environment for everyone.
Since the launch of the Operation Dry Water campaign, 6,152 impaired operators have been removed from our nation's waterways, preventing dangerous and potentially tragic consequences.

Operation Dry Water Takes Place This Weekend Nationwide

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Friday, July 1st, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), U.S. Coast Guard, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), kicked off the 2022 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend with a press conference on J. Percy Priest Lake.

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The 2022 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will be starting Saturday, July 2nd, and will run through Monday, July 4th, nationwide.
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round, national boating under the influence (BUI) heightened awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug- related incidents and fatalities on the water.
Annually, Operation Dry Water facilitates a three-day heightened awareness and enforcement weekend, targeting operators who choose to boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The 2022 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will be starting Saturday, July 2nd, and will run through Monday, July 4th, nationwide.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Way to Conduct HGN Tests (SGM-118)

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

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My design prevents the suspect from being distracted or influenced by outside lights or movements."
This patent-pending invention provides an improved way for police to determine the sobriety of a stopped motorist.
In doing so, it eliminates the need for police to hold and move a stimulus in front of a suspect's eyes to perform an HGN test.
As a result, it enables police to record eye movements and measure any nystagmus and it enhances safety and accuracy.