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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2008
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 26, 2008

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2008 A Proclamation by
the President of the United States of America

ÿÿWhite House News


During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, we underscore
our commitment to raising awareness about the tragedies that often result
from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Nearly 13,000 Americans died last year as a result of drunk driving. During
the holidays, people are more likely to drive in an impaired state, and in
order to better protect our citizens this holiday season, we must educate
all Americans about the seriousness of this offense and its devastating
consequences. Individuals across America can help prevent drunk and drugged
driving by making responsible choices, identifying sober designated
drivers, and educating young people about ways to avoid drunk and drugged
driving. All Americans can work together to make our roads safer and help
save lives by preventing others from driving under the influence of alcohol
and drugs.

My Administration is committed to keeping our citizens safe from drunk and
drugged drivers this holiday season. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) is raising public awareness through advertising,
urging the increased use of ignition interlocks, and encouraging greater
law enforcement presence. The NHTSA has extended their "Drunk Driving. Over
the Limit. Under Arrest." campaign through the holiday season, and we must
continue to be vigilant in stopping impaired driving throughout the year.
In addition, the Office of National Drug Control Policy is working hard to
ensure that our law enforcement officers have the tools they need to detect
when drivers are under the influence of drugs.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2008 as National
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to
help keep our Nation's roads safe by making responsible choices and taking
appropriate measures to prevent drunk and drugged driving.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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