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From Pain to Purpose: Relentless Fight Against Impaired Driving
By Charlie Hosek | For MADD National When Danette Goad lost her only daughter in a crash caused by a drunk driver, she could have chosen to retreat...
The HALT Act Is the Law. The Technology Exists. So why the Delay?
This week, the Associated Press examined a question families impacted by drunk driving have been asking for years. If Congress passed a bipartisan law to stop drunk driving, why has it not been implemented yet?
How Long Does Weed (THC) Stay in Your System?
While most substances in the body vanish within a few hours, tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, can last in various parts of the body for longer amounts of time. Marijuana, often referred to...
PSAs
MADD Urges Smart St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: Don’t Leave Safety to Luck
As St. Patrick’s Day Brings Lively Festivities and Increased Alcohol Consumption, MADD Reminds Everyone to Celebrate Responsibly (Irving, Texas – March 9, 2026) Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is reminding everyone to enjoy St. Patrick’s...
MADD Announces Kevin Byrne as Chief Financial Officer
Irving, Texas, February 11, 2026 – Mothers Against Drunk Driving welcomes Kevin Byrne as its new Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Kevin will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, operations, and stewardship in support of MADD’s...
MADD Encourages Fans Nationwide to Make a Gameplan for a Safe Super Bowl Sunday
As Super Bowl Celebrations Take Center Stage, MADD Rallies Football Fans Nationwide to Make a Game-Winning Play To Celebrate Responsibly, Save Lives (Irving, Texas – February 4, 2026) — As millions of Americans prepare for Super...
PSAs
Auto Technology to Prevent Impaired Driving
A law passed in 2021 requires a national safety standard for technology in all new cars that would eliminate impaired driving.
BUI
BUI = DUI. Drinking and boating is just as deadly as drinking and driving. Know before you boat.
Tie One On For Safety
Learn more about Tie One On for Safety and MADD’s partnership with WAYMO.
Will You Walk With Us?
Walk Like MADD today and together we will eliminate drunk driving tomorrow.
Rearview Mirror
The “Rearview Mirror” video shows a mother driving and talking about road safety, then gazing at her smiling young daughter in the rearview
Ballerina
The “Ballerina” video contrasts images of a car crash with the joy of a mother watching her daughter perform at a dance recital.
Position Statements
MADD debunks misinformation about impaired driving prevention technology and urges supporters to push for the full implementation of this life-saving measure
January 22, 2025 – Every 85 seconds, someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash. Yet, there is an active push...
Jonathan Morrison Confirmation as NHTSA Administrator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADD Congratulates Jonathan Morrison on Confirmation as NHTSA Administrator Irving, Texas, September 22, 2025 — Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) congratulates Jonathan...
New Safety Standards and Technologies Announced by IIHS, Seeing Machines, and DADSS at MADD’s 45th Anniversary Event
Today, at MADD’s 45th Anniversary events, we witnessed more than just a technological breakthrough—we witnessed a moment of promise. The Insurance Institute...
