NEK/NK-BTTF 116-2 Alcolocks in Commercial Vehicles: - reduced drunk driving - enhanced competition - international demands - humanistic agreements - increased road security Bjarne Eikefjord, 25.10.2012
Human Rights: Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.. «Human Rights Declaration of Road Safety»: Everyone has the right to travel with no threat to their lives, liberties and security of person from anyone under the influence of Alcohol, Narcotics and Drugs.
The impact of alcolocks
EU parliament 9.27.2011 European Parliament resolution of 27 September 2011 on European road safety 2011-2020 (2010/2235(INI)): (Article 73): Recommends that fitting of alcolocks with a small, scientifically-based range of tolerance for measurement to all new types of commercial passenger and goods transport vehicles be made compulsory; - calls on the Commission to prepare by 2013 a proposal for a Directive for the fitting of alcolocks, including the relevant specifications for its technical implementation In plain words: European Union wants alcohol interlocks in commercial vehicles.
Nordic Council: 64th session, Helsinki 29. 10. 01.11.2012: Report A-1566: The Nordic Council recommends the Member Countries to: implement alchohol interlocks for commercial and professional drivers in the Nordic Countries, Faeroe Island, Greenland and Åland implement alcohol interlocks for persons convicted for driving under influence of alcohol do research of alchol interlocks in all types of motor vehicles for General Prevention Purpose The Nordic Council wants alcohol interlocks in commercial vehicles to stop drunk driving.
Traffic Drugs in Norway Norwegian People Health Institute report September 2011: 1: 4 av 10 killed drivers were DUI 2: 40% only under influence of alcohol 3: 22% under influence of narcotics/drugs. 4. 48% with alcohol and narcotics/drugs Alcohol caused most traffic deaths in single accidents Alcohol interlocs in all cars could halt 8 of 10 DUI
Norway and alcolocks:
Alcolocks in Norway Alcohol Interlocks in Norway 2012: Aprox. 3000. SVV (Norwegian Road Authorities): Alcohol Interlocks in service vehicles as a test programme since 2009. Transport Companies: Voluntarily use of Alcohol Interlocks. Two Counties: Alcohol Interlocks in school busses. Merging projects: 2013: Ostfold County: Alchol Interlocks in all school transports Norwegian Offender Program, presented October 24 th www.regjeringen.no/html?id=705683 Voluntarily use in some more private companies.
Norway and DUI: DUI legally and socially unacceptable DUI in work clear cut reason for firing Interlock blocking weapon for employer? Or a way to detect and help alcohol problems? Unions: Safe and secure use of alcohol interlocks: How to treat employees blocked by alcolock? Data processing and follow-up of the employee. HMS agreements, laws, the (AKAN-model?)
Legislative steps ahead: New Legislation Alcohol Interlocks comply with CENELEC standard Road Transport Law: 22 and 23, definitions Transport vehicles and busses: Termovehicles runs motor while rests busser are started for heating by one in mornings New law adjusted to the use of alcohol interlocks. Adjust the law for the use of alcohol interlocks Secure the lawful rights of professional drivers
Company politics: New demands to secure users would introduce: Comprehensive communication and understanding between management, unions and users Agreements to take care of the users civil and lawbinding rights. Reliable and easyhandling technologi during all circumstanses Well provided service network Companies needs a clear drug-handling policy Strong protection of Sensitive Information in Registry only authorized person may have access.
New Paradigm? They look at the things as they are today and ask WHY We look at the future of drugfree traffic and ask WHY NOT? Why not use alcohol interlocks to stop more humans being deprived of their freedom of enjoying their life, their work, their families and their future?
Thank you for your attention Bjarne Eikefjord Leader: NEK/NK BTTF 116-2, «Alcohol Interlocks for Motor Vehicles. www.rusfritrafikk.no