The present project was an attempt to achieve better control of disqualified drivers. The first project tasks involved examining the suspended/revoked driver population and analyzing deficiencies in the license suspension enforcement system which allow suspension violators to escape detection, prosecution and conviction. Based on results from these tasks, and input from representatives of agencies involved in the control of disqualified drivers, a pilot program to better control disqualified drivers was developed and implemented in Ventura County, California. The effectiveness of the pilot program was evaluated by whether it increased detection, prosecution, conviction, sentencing and deterrence of suspension violators. A quasi-experimental design was used, where changes in detection and adjudication of suspension violators from 1988 (pre-program) to 1989 (during-program) in Ventura County were compared to changes in a matched control, San Mateo County. Results showed that while there was no evidence that the pilot program led to increased detection, prosecution, conviction or sentencing of suspension violators, there was evidence that the program deterred suspension violators from reoffending. In addition, service by certified mail was found to deter drivers disqualified for negligent operation from violating their license action and accruing subsequent accidents and traffic convictions.


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    Title :

    Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Pilot Project to Better Control Disqualified Drivers


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    160 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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