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Madd 'Campaign Against Drunk Driving Gains Momentum
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today announced significant state legislative victories in Arizona and Illinois that mandate alcohol ignition locks for all convicted drunk drivers, moving one step closer to its goal of a drunk driving free America. Legislative Progress is part of a bold new offensive in MADD Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, launched in November 2006.
"Our vision of eliminating drunk driving is one step closer to reality, "said MADD National President Glynn Birch." As part of the MADD Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, we continue to work nationwide until every state does what Arizona and Illinois have done. "
MADD is also calling on Congress hearings a comprehensive strategy built on proven solutions work to create. MADD National Board of Directors met recently with members of Congress to champion the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving and lobby for more attention to the problem of driving driving.
The need for the campaign Eliminate Drunk Driving has been underlined by a recent federal report showing that drunk driving deaths are at their highest point since 1992, according to preliminary figures.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities involving a driver with a BAC, or 08 higher rose from 13,613 in 2005 to 13,990 in 2006, nearly 3 percent increase. At the same time, total traffic deaths decreased slightly by 0.3 percent.
The Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving four elements include the full implementation of alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, intensive high-visibility law enforcement, development advanced vehicle technologies to prevent drunk driving and grassroots support led by MADD and its 400 + affiliates.
"It clearly more of the same will not help in the battle for our roads safer, "Birch said." We still have states without the most effective tools instead of deterring and driving under influence stop - sobriety checkpoints and ignition locks. These tools stop higher risk offenders and first time drunk drivers. There is no justification for not using the tools we know will save lives and prevent injuries. "
Last year, nearly 14,000 people were slain by drunk drivers with an illegal BAC of, 08 or above and countless others were injured. This represents more than 1,000 families each month to live with the tragic consequences of drunk driving.
That's right. Brand new Honda headlights will not really make a difference if you drive drunk.
About MADD
Founded in 1980, MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and the prevention of alcohol by minors. MADD is a 501c (3) non-profit, grassroots organization with approximately 400 affiliates and 2 million members and supporters country. For more information, visit http://www.madd.org/ or call (800) GET-MADD.
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