The following lists some policy solutions applicable to binge drinking and drinking. It is not an all-inclusive list.

For more discussion of how these specific policies can impact binge drinking or drinking and driving in your community, please contact IPS at (406) 551-4867 or email MTinfo@publicstrategies.org and request technical assistance.

Policies impacting drinking and driving:

• Minimum legal drinking age, including policies in regards to parents supplying alcohol for youth consumption in private residences, or public places.
• Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 percent as a criminal per se offense
• Zero tolerance laws for drivers under age 21
• Administrative license revocation allowing for immediate revocation for drivers above the legal limit
• Drunk driving legislation
• Random breath testing
• Reduced hours and days of sale
• Advertising bans
• Limits on numbers of alcohol outlets
• Limitations on brand selection and package size
• Mandated screening and alcohol treatment for drivers convicted of DUI
• Lower legal blood alcohol limits for convicted offenders
• Vehicle impoundment of cars driven illegally by convicted DUI offenders
• Mandated use of ignition interlock devices for convicted DUI offenders
• Third party liability laws (dram shop laws)
• Beer keg registration
• Compliance check surveys
• Mandated server training

Policies impacting adult binge drinking:

• Outlet density restrictions
• Mandatory server/seller training/certification
• Drink special restrictions- feature food specials instead of drink specials
• Restricting the sale of alcohol to intoxicated customers
• Alcohol advertising restrictions
• Measure all drinks/limit cup size
• No last call

Policies impacting underage binge drinking:

• Mandatory server/seller training/certification
• Keg registration
• Alcohol advertising restrictions
• Checking identification
• Limit servings per customer
• Prohibit minors in bars after certain hours
• Suspending drivers licenses for youth caught with alcohol

Policies impacting adult drinking and driving:

• Sobriety check points
• Lowered BAC limits
• Restricting the sale of alcohol to intoxicated customers

Policies impacting underage drinking and driving:

• Restricting open container in public setting
• Graduated licensing
• Restrictions on hours/days of sale