Swift identification of hardcore drunk drivers is critical. This identification provides law enforcement officials, the judicial system, corrections officials and treatment professionals with the information needed to determine the nature of the driver’s problems so appropriate actions, in terms of both sanctions and rehabilitation, can be taken.

Identification of hardcore drunk drivers should occur when a driver registers a high BAC or traffic records show the driver to be a repeat offender, but it may also occur at various points further downstream when the offender is charged, appears before a judge or is evaluated for treatment. Once they are detected, the identification of hardcore drunk drivers requires access to reliable and current records at every juncture in the legal system. A thorough records investigation should provide prosecutors and judges with the information needed to identify hardcore drunk drivers, determine the extent of their problems and recommend appropriate sanctions and treatment.