2026 Maine Impaired Driving Summit

Impaired driving continues to pose a serious and evolving threat on our roadways. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and AAA Northern New England are dedicated to raising awareness and fostering meaningful dialogue that promotes safer driving behaviors and stronger prevention strategies.

We invite you to join us for our annual Impaired Driving Summit, a dynamic, one-day, in-person event bringing together national and regional experts in law enforcement, prosecution, toxicology, technology and traffic safety. This collaborative forum is designed to share cutting-edge insights, practical strategies, and proven best practices to address the complex challenges of impaired driving.

The summit will be held in Portland, Maine at the Holiday Inn By the Bay. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Featured speakers and session topics include:

• Alisha Miles, Dispatcher Supervisor, St. Albans Police Department, Vermont: Consequences of Impaired Driving
• Ashley Schluck, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Wyoming Highway Safety: Kratom and the Impaired Driver: Legal, Toxicological, and Investigative Considerations
• Dave Kopenhaver, President, Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions, LLC: Roadside Interviewing and Establishing Rapport
• Scot Mattox, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, and Josh Saucier, Assistant Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Maine Bureau of Highway Safety: Blood Draws Without Consent: Legalities and Practicalities
• Shawn Noonan, Regional DUI Program Administrator, State of Pennsylvania; Retired Pennsylvania State Police: Feel the Float: Mind-Altering Beverages and Alcohol Alternatives
• Kristin Kingsley, Principal Consultant, KKingsley Consulting: Vehicle-Based Countermeasures for Impaired Driving

Additional speakers and topics will be announced as they are confirmed.

Continuing Education Credits:

• Approved for 4.75 hours of legal education credit by the Maine Bar
• Eligible for MCJA Mandatory Elective Credits for law enforcement (pending agency approval)
• Approved for 6 hours of training credit toward Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) recertification

A discounted hotel conference rate is available. For details, or for any questions about the summit, please contact Dan Goodman at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, United States

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