Hardcore Drunk Drivers - Connecticut State Profile

Hardcore drunk drivers can be defined as those who drive with a high blood alcohol concentration of .15 or above, who do so repeatedly, as demonstrated by having more than one drunk driving arrest, and who are highly resistant to changing their behavior despite previous sanctions, treatment or education.

The National Hardcore Drunk Driver Project has compiled a profile of the state of Conecticut, comprised of the following information:

• DWI Record Keeping & Reporting: Driving records are a primary means of tracking the problem of hardcore drunk drivers.
  
• Swift Identification: The quick detection, identification, and assessment of those who repeatedly drive drunk are essential to keeping the hardcore drunk drivers off the road.
  
• Certain Punishment: The application of swift and certain penalties that restrict the offender from driving, punish the offense and rehabilitate the offender must be imposed consistently to change hardcore behavior.
  
• Effective Treatment: Treatment and rehabilitation programs that change hardcore drunk driver behavior and lifestyles play an important role in reducing recidivism.
  
• Innovative Tactics: New breathalyzers; DUI media campaign