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Mothers Against Drunk Driving

 
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Overview
MADD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grass roots organization with more than 600 chapters nationwide. MADD is not a crusade against alcohol consumption - MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.

MADD is almost always looking for professionals with the commitment and desire to join us in fighting impaired driving and underage drinking, as well as our vital work supporting victims. These opportunities include positions both in our national office, and in MADD's state offices across the country.
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MADD Encouraged by Slight Decrease in Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities

Statement for attribution to Wendy J. Hamilton, National President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

MADD is cautiously optimistic about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) report showing a 2.1 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities from 2003 to 2004. NHTSA's preliminary Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data estimates that 16,654 people died in preventable alcohol-related traffic crashes, compared to 17,013 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2003.

While NHTSA's preliminary FARS data represents a step in the right direction, we caution the country, lawmakers and law enforcement not to become complacent about the serious problem of impaired driving in this country.  There is still more that must be done to combat drunk driving. The 2004 FARS data are not just numbers but represent 16,654 families whose lives have been tragically touched by drunk driving.

We believe that the slight decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities is linked to increased law enforcement efforts and 13 states starting to enforce the .08 percent Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) law in 2003. As of July 2004, all states have passed the .08 BAC law, but Minnesota's law will not go into effect until August of this year.

For many years, MADD has been calling for frequent and highly visible law enforcement tactics such as sobriety checkpoints that are proven to deter people from driving while impaired and seat belt mobilizations, which have a direct link to increased safety belt use.

Frequent and highly visible checkpoints reduce alcohol-related traffic crashes by 20 percent on average.  Additionally, enhanced enforcement of belt usage laws has helped increase seat belt usage to 80 percent in this country.  Enforcement is one of the single most effective tools we have for saving lives and preventing injuries. 

Checkpoints also deter higher-risk drivers and prevent people from driving impaired, due to the increased likelihood of being caught.  One-third of all DUI arrestees are repeat offenders. MADD has been calling for states to close loopholes that allow offenders with multiple arrests and high BACs to slip through the cracks in the criminal justice system. 

NHTSA's FARS data also shows that 56 percent of people killed in traffic fatalities in 2004 were unbelted, a rate that was unchanged from 2003.  This is disturbing because we know that safety belts are the best defense against a drunk driver and do save lives.

We need further education encouraging adults to designate a sober driver or take other measures to avoid driving while impaired.  The public needs to know that if they drive drunk they will be caught and that the consequences will be harsh.

Another study issued this week from the University of Chicago shows that Americans self-reported more than 159 million alcohol-impaired driving trips in 2002, compared with only 116 million in 1997 - an increase of 38 percent.

Ten percent of the 159 million alcohol-impaired driving trips taken in 2002 were made by those 18 to 20 years old.  As a society, we need to get tough on those who provide alcohol to minors and change the perception that alcohol is an acceptable drug for youth to use.

Both of these reports indicate that drunk driving crosses all boundaries.  People are dying or being injured nearly every half hour due to a preventable crime-drunk driving.  My sister and nephew did not have to die.  The 31,000 victims/survivors that MADD served in 2004 did not have to go through the pain, grief and loss that comes with a drunk driving crash.  We should not accept that drunk driving is a way of life. So, next time you see someone that has had too much to drink, please make sure they have a safe ride home.  If you see someone providing alcohol to a minor, do what you can to stop it.  MADD is dedicated to stopping drunk driving.  Are you?
Mission
MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
Contact
Below is information on how to contact the MADD National Office.

Address: MADD National Office
511 E. John Carpenter Frwy. Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062

Phone: 800-GET-MADD (438-6233) or
Dallas Metro - 214-744-6233

Fax: 972-869-2206/07
Diversity
MADD has created a series of initiatives to reach out to culturally diverse communities and individuals across the U.S. Whether its founding new chapters to help underserved populations or expanding existing services with Spanish-language materials and programs, MADD is committed to reaching out to as many people as need us.
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