Abstract
To drive under the influence of alcohol is considered a risky behaviour and has been associated with a significant number of car accidents. Considering that, several Brazilian states have adopted control and punishing actions against drivers who are caught in such risky behaviour. The main objective of this study was to understand the current context of achievements and difficulties of a monitoring program implemented in 2003 in the state of Espirito Santo. To this end, twenty-five military officers who work in this program were interviewed. The resulting data was transcribed and processed through the software Alceste, which organized the responses of police officers in 6 classes of contents: naturalization and appreciation of excessive drinking; underestimation of the risk of association between drinking and driving; achievements and difficulties in the context of enforcement actions; achievements and difficulties in the context of educational activities; legal and operational aspects around the verification of drunkenness; and legal and operational aspects regarding punishment of the driver. It is considered that the views of professionals who participate directly on the issue of intervention can contribute to the discussion and improvement of methods of future possible intervention.
Alcoholic beverage; Automotive steering; Blitz; Traffic education; Psychological evaluation of the driver; Program morning alive
