Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the country throughout December, which has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month for the 39th consecutive year.
During this month last year, 839 people died in alcohol-related crashes, representing 29 percent of all traffic deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Drunk driving crashes claimed 108 lives in just two days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, accounting for nearly half of all vehicle fatalities. Christmas Day was also deadly, with drunk driving the cause of 35 deaths.
“There is no excuse for driving under the influence of any mind-altering substance, including alcohol,” said MADD National President Helen Witty.
“Please, designate a non-drinking, unimpaired driver. Call a taxi or a rideshare service. Take public transportation. It’s that easy. And it could save a life – your own or someoMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the country throughout December, which has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month for the 39th consecutive year.ne you know.”
Drunk driving crashes increase throughout the month of December as more people travel and attend events where alcohol is served.
