National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020

Proclamation 10122 of November 30, 2020

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States, one person tragically dies every
50 minutes in a drunk driving incident. Far too many
families experience the pain of losing a loved one to
impaired driving, and even more must cope with health
and financial consequences that result from this
illegal and avoidable conduct. During National Impaired
Driving Prevention Month, we remember the lives lost as
a result of those driving under the influence of drugs
or alcohol, we acknowledge the pain and suffering
caused by impaired driving, we honor the brave law
enforcement officers who risk their lives to protect
our communities from this irresponsible behavior, and
we resolve to never get behind the wheel unless we are
sober.

Alcohol, drugs, and certain medications can impair
judgement, decrease motor coordination, and slow
reaction time to the point where operating a motor
vehicle is no longer safe. While deaths caused by
impaired driving have thankfully fallen by more than 30
percent in the last three decades, too many Americans
still make the thoughtless decision to drive impaired,
threatening other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians,
killing nearly 30 people every day.

Since my first day in office, my Administration has
fought to address this tragedy head on and reduce
impaired-driving deaths. We are constantly working with
law enforcement officers and public safety
professionals to provide them with the resources and
support they need to keep our roads safe. To address
the root causes of impaired driving, my Administration
is also assisting those with substance use disorder
through initiatives like www.FindTreatment.gov, a
website dedicated to connecting people with the
treatment they need, and the Rural Community Toolbox,
which provides funding and resources to help build
strong, healthy, and drug-free rural communities.
Additionally, our Nation's business owners, skilled
workers, and innovative entrepreneurs have joined in
this fight. The rapid expansion and improvement of
existing technologies like ride-sharing and Advanced
Vehicle Technologies continue to provide additional
safe alternatives to impaired driving.

We must all do our part to stop the tragedies caused by
impaired driving. This month, I encourage individuals
across America to recommit to working together to
reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities
on our Nation's roads. Let us vow to act responsibly,
always drive sober, and keep our communities safe.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim December 2020 as
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. I urge all
Americans to make responsible decisions and take
appropriate measures to prevent impaired driving.

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