Learn about current federal and state legislation on impaired driving issues that can impact your community.
NHTSA's Legislative
Tracking Database NHTSA hosts the National Conference of State Legislature's online tracking database which allows visitors to search legislative records by state or by issues such as open container laws, .08 BAC, repeat offenders, and teen drivers.
NHTSA State-by-State Fact Sheets for Legislative Action These fact sheets feature background information on the incidence, costs, and impacts of impaired driving in each state. Fact sheets also contain recommendations for preventative legislation such as checkpoint programs, primary belt laws, and graduated licensing.
THOMAS The Library of Congress site offering searchable databases of federal legislative information, including daily House Floor activity, bill summary and status, congressional records, committee information, congressional activity, and historical documents.
FirstGov The official U.S. government gateways for citizens, business, and government employees.
Stateline.org Operated by the research organization Pew Center on the States, Stateline.org covers major issues such as transportation, crime, and social policy as they appear on the public agenda in a critical number of states.
All States and the District of Columbia currently have enacted
zero tolerance laws, which make it illegal for any driver under age 21 to drive with any
detectable amount of alcohol.
