As we enjoy the summer with family, friends, and loved ones, it's crucial to remember the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked by an increase in drunk driving, and too many lives are lost on our nation's roadways every year because of it. Drunk driving is a choice that no one should make, and the crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are the result of these actions are 100% preventable.
Time spent on the road increases during the summer months, making it critical to be vigilant, safe, and respectful of the laws, our own personal limits, and of the precious lives with whom we share the roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 13,524 people were killed in drunk driving crashes involving a driver with an illegal BAC (.08 or greater) in 2022, including 4,120 fatalities that occurred during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Join Responsibility.org this summer as we go on the road to end drunk driving. Safety starts with each of us, and eliminating drunk driving is a complex issue.
Please keep a few things in mind before your relaxation and revelry begin: