Lower BAC Limits for Youths: Evaluation of the Maryland .02 Law (Technical Summary) [Final Report]

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of special drinking driving sanctions aimed at youthful drivers under the age of 21.  This purpose was accomplished by focusing on a Maryland law which restricts driving by those under 21 to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) less than 0.02 %rather than the 0.10% prevailing limit for older drivers.  It was concluded that this special sanction for youth was effective and this effectiveness was significantly potentiated by a public service program which emphasizes the possible penalties for violation of the regulation.  Black and white, 8.5" x 11", 125 pages.