December is National Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Month

Did you know that every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 48 minutes. The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $51 billion.

 People who drink and drive put everyone on the road in danger:

Certain groups are more likely to drink and drive than others.

•  Men were responsible for 4 in 5 episodes (81%) of drinking and driving in 2010.
• Young men ages 21-34 made up only 11% of the U.S. adult population in 2010, yet were responsible for 32% of all instances of drinking and driving.
• 85% of drinking and driving episodes were reported by people who also reported binge drinking. Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women during a short period of time.

What can you do to prevention Drunk and Drugged Driving?

• Do not drink and drive.
• Buckle up at all times when you are in a vehicle
• Report drunk or impaired drivers
• Talk to your children regarding driving impaired.