The AAA is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and autonomous driving technology company Waymo, this holiday season to help prevent impaired driving.
December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month, and the organizations are reminding Americans to make safe choices and stay vigilant about impaired driving.
Drunk driving claimed 4,931 lives during the December months of 2019-2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). MADD, AAA and Waymo together are encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to help keep the roads safe this month, from helping guests plan a safe ride home to talking with children and teens about making safe choices.
“Impaired driving is a preventable crisis, and AAA remains dedicated to helping turn the tide to make roads safer,” said Gene Boehm, President and CEO of AAA, Inc.
“As holiday travel picks up and winter weather sets in, the roadways become even more dangerous—especially when impaired driving is added to the mix. Lives are on the line, and together with MADD, we are committed to saving them.”
