I understood the power of Mothers Against Drunk Driving soon after I landed in its lap, shattered by the sudden death of my 16-year-old daughter, Helen Marie. It was, after… Continue reading A Thank You Letter This Thanksgiving
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2019 MADD Legislators of the Year
We are proud to announce the “2019 Legislators of the Year” – 45 state lawmakers, three governors and one lieutenant governor for their commitment to saving lives. These MADD champions represent… Continue reading 2019 MADD Legislators of the Year
MADD Announces 2019 Legislators of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized state leaders who played a major role in MADD’s mission to eliminate drunk driving, which is still the leading killer… Continue reading MADD Announces 2019 Legislators of the Year
New Jersey Becomes 34th State With All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation today that makes New Jersey the 34th state to require ignition interlocks for every drunk driving offender. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) thanks… Continue reading New Jersey Becomes 34th State With All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law
Ignition Interlocks Have Stopped More Than 3 Million Drunk Driving Attempts in 12 Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced that in-car breathalyzers have stopped a driver who is drunk from starting his or her vehicle over 3 million times… Continue reading Ignition Interlocks Have Stopped More Than 3 Million Drunk Driving Attempts in 12 Years
MADD Calls for .05 BAC, Ignition Interlocks for All Offenders in California
SACRAMENTO (April 3, 2019) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other parents who have lost their children to drunk driving today joined California Senator Jerry Hill and traffic safety… Continue reading MADD Calls for .05 BAC, Ignition Interlocks for All Offenders in California
MADD “Sisters”
Tragedy often feels personal and unique, especially something as random as a drunk driving crash, like we are being singled out by the universe. Yet, four women recently discovered just… Continue reading MADD “Sisters”
Ignition Interlocks Prevented 354,372 Drunk Driving Attempts in 2017
Contact: Becky Iannotta 202.600.2032 / [email protected] New Law in Iowa Means 32 States Now Have Ignition Interlock Laws for All Drunk Drivers WASHINGTON (April 11, 2018) — Today, Mothers Against… Continue reading Ignition Interlocks Prevented 354,372 Drunk Driving Attempts in 2017
New Study: Ignition Interlocks Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths by Up to 16%
Contact: Becky Iannotta [email protected] 202.600.2032 MADD Leads National Movement to Pass All-Offender Interlock Laws in Every State WASHINGTON (March 29, 2018) — A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway… Continue reading New Study: Ignition Interlocks Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths by Up to 16%
Idaho Becomes 31st State with All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law
Contact: Becky Iannotta 202.600.2032 / [email protected] Governor Signs Biggest Drunk Driving Reform Bill since 1997 BOISE (March 27, 2018) — Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed a drunk driving reform bill… Continue reading Idaho Becomes 31st State with All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law