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Holiday Drunk Driving Statistics 2020

Impaired Driving Claims Nearly 300 Lives Each Holiday Season   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that nearly 300 people are killed each year in drunk-driving related fatalities during the holiday season. These accidents are completely preventable if people simply choose to drive sober. NHTSA regularly partners with local law enforcement agencies to

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Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Awarded Grant

In an Effort to Reduce Impaired Driving, SADD Awarded $270k Grant   The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced that Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) will receive a $270,869 grant. Thousands of people are killed each year by drunk drivers. SADD helps to increase awareness among young adults about the dangers of

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Studies Show Drastic Increase in Binge Drinking During Holidays

Holiday Drinking Trends Have Deadly Consequences Studies show a dramatic increase in alcohol-related highway deaths between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Thanksgiving holiday saw more than 800 alcohol-impaired fatal crashes from 2013 to 2017.  The Wednesday before Thanksgiving often termed “Blackout Wednesday” has quickly become one

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Why Boycotting Blackout Wednesday Is Your Best Bet This Thanksgiving

Avoiding Drinks This Thanksgiving Holiday May Seem Hard but Could Save Lives The Thanksgiving Holiday has quickly become one of the deadliest times of year on American roadways.  The day before Thanksgiving has become known in some circles as “Blackout Wednesday” while Thanksgiving itself has been transformed into “Danksgiving” or “Drinksgiving.”  What may seem like

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