Enable law enforcement to immediately take the license of a driver who fails or refuses to take a chemical test for alcohol
Policies & Programs
Policies and programs that can improve health
filtered by "Government " and "Alcohol and Drug Use"
31 results
Administrative license suspension/revocation laws
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol access restrictions in public places
Restrict alcohol availability and use at sporting events, other public events (e.g., concerts and street fairs) and in public spaces such as parks and beaches
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol advertising restrictions
Restrict the content and placement of alcohol advertisements on broadcasts, outdoor displays, internet marketing, etc. via state laws, local ordinances, industry self-regulation, or a combination of efforts
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol days of sale restrictions
Limit the days alcohol can be sold in on-premise settings such as bars and restaurants or in off-premise outlets such as liquor and convenience stores; sometimes with limits to times of sale
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol outlet density restrictions
Limit increases in the number and concentration of alcohol outlets by area or by population through licensing or zoning regulations
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use, Community Safety
Alcohol taxes
Increase the price of alcohol via regular adjustments to taxes levied for beer, wine, and liquor purchases
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Blood alcohol concentration laws
Set legal limits for drivers’ blood alcohol concentrations (BACs)
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Breath testing checkpoints
Implement checkpoints where law enforcement officers can stop drivers suspected of drinking and driving and assess their level of alcohol impairment; also called sobriety checkpoints
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Dram shop liability laws
Hold alcohol retailers legally responsible for injuries or damage caused by providing alcohol to intoxicated or underage customers; also called commercial host liability laws
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Drink special restrictions
Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use