Prevalence and correlates of arrests or stops for drunk driving on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border

Wallisch, Lynn S.; Zemore, Sarah E.; Borges, Guilherme; Cherpitel, Cheryl J.; Maxwell, Jane Carlisle

doi:10.1080/15332640.2017.1288190

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“…The main effect result for LERA’s distance to the border showing decreasing arrest rates as distances increase confirms the potential effect of the increased alcohol availability in the border area on DUI rates. Previous papers on self‐reported DUI arrest rates and police DUI stops in surveys in border and nonborder areas have used different methods and show contradictory results, with no differences between border and nonborder (Caetano et al, 2013) or higher rates in border areas (Wallisch et al, 2018). It is also possible that the higher DUI arrest rate closer to the border is an effect of increased police activity.…”

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“…We then assess the extent to which larger Hispanic populations and distance from the California/Mexico border are related to DUI arrests across areas of the state over time. Alcohol outlet density has been positively associated with alcohol problems including DUI (Gruenewald et al, 2002; Saeed et al, 2019; Treno et al, 2003), and greater alcohol availability on the border has been associated with increased DUI behavior and arrest (Wallisch et al, 2018). We expect that distance to the border will be inversely related and alcohol outlet density directly related to DUI arrests.…”

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Proximity to the Southern Border and Sociodemographic Correlates of Drinking and Driving Arrests in California

Caetano

Vaeth

Gruenewald

et al. 2020

Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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Background: About 30% of all motor vehicle fatalities in the United States are associated with alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes. Arrests for drinking and driving (Driving under the influence [DUI]) are 1 of the most important deterrence actions to minimize DUI. This paper examines trends and population-level correlates of drinking driving arrests (DUI) from 2005 to 2017 in California. Methods: Arrest data come from the Monthly Arrest and Citation Register compiled by the California Department of Justice. Sociodemographic and community characteristic data from the U.S. Census, alcohol outlet density, and distance to the U.S.-Mexico border from Law Enforcement Reporting Areas (LERA) centroids were aggregated at the level of 499 LERA contributing to the report. Reported arrest rates were related to area sociodemographic characteristics using hierarchical Bayesian Poisson space-time models. Results: Both among men and women rates showed an upward trend until 2008, decreasing after that year. DUI arrest rates were greater among Hispanics than Whites for the 2 younger age groups, 18 to 29 (p < 0.001) and 30 to 39 years (p < 0.001). DUI arrest rates in LERA areas are positively related to proximity to the California/Mexico border; a higher percent of bar/pub outlets; a higher percent of Hispanic population; a higher percent of population 18 to 29, 30 to 39, and 40 to 49 years of age; a higher percent of US-born population; a higher percent of population with annual income of $100,000 or more; a higher percent of population 150% below the federal poverty line; and a higher level of lawenforcement activities. Conclusions: Results of this analysis of spatial correlates of DUI arrests overlap well with the literature on individual-level data and arrest rates. The decrease in arrest rates as distance to the California/ Mexico border increases is potentially associated with the greater availability of alcohol in the border area.

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Proximity to the Southern Border and Sociodemographic Correlates of Drinking and Driving Arrests in California

Caetano

Vaeth

Gruenewald

et al. 2020

Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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“…These three factors that have been previously associated with DUI, a major risk factor for alcohol-involved MVCs (Caetano et al, 2020;Gruenewald et al, 2002;Wallisch et al, 2017) (Lange & Voas, 2000;Lange et al, 2002;Mills et al, 2014). Research evidence indicates that border residents have higher rates of binge drinking and alcoholrelated consequences than the population off the border (Caetano et al, 2012(Caetano et al, , 2021Zemore et al, 2016).…”

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“…Second, this paper examines the extent to which the percent of Hispanics in census tracts populations, distance from census tracts to the California/Mexico border, and alcohol outlet density in census tracts are associated with rates of AMVCs. These three factors that have been previously associated with DUI, a major risk factor for alcohol‐involved MVCs (Caetano et al, 2020; Gruenewald et al, 2002; Wallisch et al, 2017).…”

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Trends and correlates of spatially aggregated alcohol‐involved crashes among Whites and Hispanics in California

Caetano

Vaeth

Gruenewald

et al. 2022

Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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Aims This paper examines trends and correlates of alcohol‐involved motor vehicle crashes (AMVCs) in California between 2005 and 2016 among Hispanic and non‐Hispanic Whites (Whites hereafter). Together these two groups comprise 76% of the state population. The paper also examines whether alcohol outlet density, percentage of Hispanics in census tract populations, and distance to the U.S./Mexico border are related to greater risks for AMVCs. The border is of interest given the greater availability of alcohol in the area. Methods Crash data come from Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System maintained by the California Highway Patrol. Sociodemographic and community characteristics data from the U.S. Census and alcohol outlet density were aggregated to census tracts. Total motor vehicle crashes and AMVCs were related to these characteristics using hierarchical Bayesian Poisson space–time models. Results There were over two million injury and fatality crashes during the period of analysis, of which 11% were AMVCs. About 1.7% of these crashes had fatalities. The rate of AMVCs increased among both Whites and Hispanics until 2008. After 2008, the rate among Whites declined through 2016 while the rate among Hispanics declined for 2 years (2009 and 2010) and increased thereafter. Crash distance from the border (RR = 1.016, 95% CI = 1.010 to 1.022) and percent Hispanic population (RR = 1.006; 95% CI = 1.003 to 1.009) were well‐supported results with 95% credible intervals that did not include 1. The percentages of the following: bars/pubs, males, individuals aged 18 to 29 and 40 to 49 years, U.S. born population, individuals below the 150% poverty level, unemployed, housing vacant, and housing owner‐occupied were all positively associated with AMVCs and well supported. Conclusions Between 2005 and 2016 the rate of AMVCs in California declined among Whites but not among Hispanics. Population‐level indicators of percent Hispanic population, distance to the U.S. Mexico border, gender, age distribution, and socioeconomic stability were positively associated with crash rates, indicating that important contextual characteristics help determine the level of AMVC rates in communities.

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Drinking in Mexico by Whites and Hispanics on and off the US/Mexico border in California

Caetano¹,

Vaeth²,

Gruenewald³

et al. 2021

Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse

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Prevalence and correlates of arrests or stops for drunk driving on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border

Cited by 5 publications

References 44 publications

Proximity to the Southern Border and Sociodemographic Correlates of Drinking and Driving Arrests in California

Proximity to the Southern Border and Sociodemographic Correlates of Drinking and Driving Arrests in California

Trends and correlates of spatially aggregated alcohol‐involved crashes among Whites and Hispanics in California

Drinking in Mexico by Whites and Hispanics on and off the US/Mexico border in California

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