National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2008

Proclamation 8324 of November 26, 2008

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention
Month, 2008

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

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.