Just the facts
Impaired driving is driving while
under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. It is estimated
that two out of every five Americans will be involved in an
alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives. Statistics
are not available for other drug-related fatalities, but studies
do indicate that marijuana and other drugs affect judgment and
coordinates.
In recent years, as a result of
federal, state and community efforts, and the increased public
awareness fostered by such organizations as the National Safety
Council, MADD and SADD, alcohol-related collisions have
declined. The fatalities and injuries caused by drug-impaired
driving are still dangerously high, however. Alcohol is involved
in nearly 50 percent of all traffic fatalities, and 1.2 million
people are injured in alcohol-related crashes every year.
Impaired driving affects
everyone. Even if you don't drink or never drink and drive, you
pay the cost of other's doing so. Therefore, it is your
responsibility to yourself and those you care about to take
control and take the keys from an impaired driver.
As they say: friends don't let
friends' drink and drive!
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