Instructions: Indicate whether the person was tested for alcohol or drug use. Definition: Indicates the presence of alcohol by test, type, and result. Rationale: Alcohol is the most prevalent drug involved in motor vehicle crashes. When a person or vulnerable user is tested, capturing this information allows a greater ability to assess alcohol involvement and…
DetailsInstructions: Indicate the areas where the motor vehicle was damaged due to the crash. These include the areas of the motor vehicle that received the initial impact and the area that was most damaged. Definition: This element is intended to record all areas of the vehicle that were damaged in the crash. Rationale: This element…
DetailsInstructions: Indicate whether the officer suspects a driver was distracted based on verbal or physical evidence and not on speculation alone. Definition: Indicates the presence and type of distractions which may have influenced the driver performance. The distractions can be inside the motor vehicle (internal) or outside the motor vehicle (external). This includes distractions that…
DetailsInstructions: Indicate the actions of the driver that may have contributed to the crash. Definition: The actions by the driver that may have contributed to the crash. This data element is based on the judgment of the law enforcement officer investigating the crash and need not match Violation Codes. Rationale: This element is important for…
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