Expressing support for the recognition of December 2024 as "National Impaired Driving Prevention Month", and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.

Transportation and Public Works

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Introduced on December 11, 2024 by Chris Pappas

Legislation Details

Supports the recognition of December 2024 as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.”
Aims to promote efforts to prevent crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.
Highlights that someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 39 minutes in the U.S.
Notes a 33% increase in alcohol-impaired driving since 2019, resulting in over 13,000 deaths annually.
References past legislative actions, including the 21 minimum drinking age law and the national .08 blood alcohol concentration standard, which have saved lives.
Emphasizes the need for continued efforts to combat impaired driving for safer roads.
Mentions that the average drunk driver has driven under the influence 80 times before their first arrest.
Cites studies showing that ignition interlocks can reduce recidivism by up to 70% among offenders.
References H.R. 8213, the End DWI Act, which aims to create a national ignition interlock standard.
Acknowledges the Department of Transportation’s public education campaigns during December.
Encourages collaboration between state and local law enforcement and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to enhance roadway safety.
Urges the public to take preventive measures against impaired driving, such as driving sober and planning for safe rides home.

Last updated 12/21/2024

Supports the recognition of December 2024 as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.”
Aims to promote efforts to prevent crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.
Highlights that someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 39 minutes in the U.S.
Notes a 33% increase in alcohol-impaired driving since 2019, resulting in over 13,000 deaths annually.
References past legislative actions, including the 21 minimum drinking age law and the national .08 blood alcohol concentration standard, which have saved lives.
Emphasizes the need for continued efforts to combat impaired driving for safer roads.
Mentions that the average drunk driver has driven under the influence 80 times before their first arrest.
Cites studies showing that ignition interlocks can reduce recidivism by up to 70% among offenders.
References H.R. 8213, the End DWI Act, which aims to create a national ignition interlock standard.
Acknowledges the Department of Transportation’s public education campaigns during December.
Encourages collaboration between state and local law enforcement and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to enhance roadway safety.
Urges the public to take preventive measures against impaired driving, such as driving sober and planning for safe rides home.