NATIONAL IMPAIRED DRIVING
PREVENTION MONTH
DECEMBER 2018
“DRIVE SOBER OR
GET PULLED OVER”
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Over the past 5 years, an AVERAGE of 300 people died in drunk driving crashes during the Christmas and New Years holiday season.
“WHAT IS IMPAIRED DRIVING?”
You Don’t Have To Be Drunk To Be Impaired
Impaired driving includes operating a motor vehicle while affected by: Alcohol, legal or Illegal drugs, sleepiness or distractions (talking or texting)
“PREVENT
IMPAIRED DRIVING”
Ways To Get Home Without Getting Behind The Wheel
- Have a confirmed and reliable designated driver.
- Take public transportation if avaliable
- Use a rideshare service
- Use the NHTSA’s safe ride app
DON’T BECOME ANOTHER STATISTIC
In 2016 alone, 781 people were killed in drunk driving crashes
The annual cost of alcohol related crashes totals more than $44 billion
Drugs other than alcohol are involved in about 16% of all crashes
