Every December, National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month gives us reason to pause and look honestly at one of the most preventable dangers on the roads: drunk and drugged-impaired driving. Impaired driving can be caused by many factors including alcohol, prescription medications, illicit drugs, and more. Whether legal or illegal, these substances can impair a driver's ability to safely drive and contribute to numerous road tragedies and fatalities each year.
December is a month that brings awareness to the tragedies that can occur from drunk and drug-impaired driving and urges everyone to make responsible choices. This holiday season, as well as year-round, it is important that you do what you can to keep our roads safe and make sure everyone gets home.
Drunk and Drug-Impaired Driving
Operating a vehicle while under the influence of a substance that impairs driving is dangerous and can be deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 12,429 deaths related to drunk driving in 2023. Driving impaired puts you and others at risk. Whether the substance is legal or illegal or even if you're within your state's legal blood alcohol content, these substances can inhibit your ability to drive safely. Even small amounts of substances may be enough to impair your coordination, sight, reaction time, and judgement.
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Consequences of Driving Impaired
Every state has different laws and regulations to address those driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated. Taking a life is one of the tragic outcomes of driving impaired. Other potential consequences include:
- Jail time
- Thousands of dollars in legal fines and fees
- License revocation
- Court-mandated substance abuse treatment
- Criminal record
- Higher insurance rates
- And more!
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Tips To Prevent Drunk and Drugged Driving
The truth is drunk and drug impaired driving is preventable. If you're drinking, doing drugs, or are in any way impaired, don't drive. If someone you care about is impaired, don't let them drive. Planning ahead is a great way to help prevent drunk and drug impaired driving. Here are some tips to help keep everyone safe during the holiday festivities and throughout the year:
Designate a sober driver before going out. Sober means the person will refrain from substances that may impair driving, not that they will consume less. If you volunteer to be the sober driver, make good on your word and refrain completely.
Use rideshare services or taxis. The price you pay for a rideshare or taxi is worth the cost compared to what you could pay if you drive impaired and end up with a DUI/DWI, are in an accident, or take someone's life.
Plan to stay overnight. It's far safer than driving home.
Host responsibly. Consider verifying people's travel plans and knowing who the sober drivers are. It's important to offer non-alcoholic options and assist any guests with securing a sober drive home or safe place to stay, as needed.
Intervene as necessary. It might be uncomfortable to intervene or to stop someone from driving but intervening can help save lives.
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month is our reminder that by increasing awareness and encouraging sober driving, we can help prevent thousands of tragic deaths each year and help ensure everyone gets home safe for the holidays and every day year-round. Let's work together to keep our roads safe by stopping drunk, drugged, or impaired people from getting behind the wheel.
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