The Changing Face of DWI-

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Luke Donigan, DJ Haskin & Ivan Zdravkovic

Overview● The Problem● Roadmap● The Solution● DADSS Passive Monitoring System● Cost-Benefit Analysis● Conclusion

The Problem● $10.5M Annual Opportunity Costs● VT incarceration costs $15k > U.S. average

○ $49.5k/inmate/year

● >2500 convictions/year○ 25% Recidivism

● 45-80 deaths/year

Roadmap● Present (Retributivism)

○ Reactive○ Punitive

■ Fines/Penalties■ Incarceration

○ Issues■ Persistent Problem;

$$$■ Youth at most risk

● Future (Utilitarianism)○ Pre-emptive○ Positive Incentives

■ $ Savings■ Faster Licensing■ Peace of Mind

○ Issues■ Funding■ Public acceptance

The Solution● Incentive-based DWI Prevention Program

■ Voluntary Passive Monitoring System● Income Tax Incentives● Expedited Licensing● Reduced insurance rates● DMV Point Reduction● Peace of Mind

■ Post-Conviction Requirement● Alternative to ignition interlock requirements

DADSS Passive Monitoring System

Cost-Benefit Analysis● Individual Offender

○ $4,600 - $20,000

● Victim○ $50k/year/victim loss of life

■ Total $2.25-4M/year

● State of Vermont○ $10.5M/year opportunity cost

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost-Benefit Analysis Assumptions

● DADSS Passive Monitoring System Implementation○ $1000 flat fee○ $50/month monitoring if convicted

■ Out of pocket

○ 650,000 registered VT non-commercial vehicles

Cost-Benefit Analysis Economics

● Incentive Program○ $1000 income tax rebate (Year 1-5)

■ 50% registered vehicles Year 1■ 10% registered vehicles/year Years 2-5

○ $500 income tax rebate (Year 6+)■ 10% registered vehicles/year

Program Implementation

Program Implementation

Policy Change Justification

● Net improvement in public safety○ Fewer intoxicated drivers

■ DWI = 40% all accident■ DWI = 50-65% fatal accidents

● Positive Reinforcement for Adoption

Conclusion

● Reactive → Preemptive● Punitive → Rewarding● Retributive → Utilitarian Principles● Benefits:

○ Society’s Safety○ Economic

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The Changing Face of DWI-

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