A quick Google search demonstrates why we are asking you to make a donation in honor of a law enforcement officer today: Oregon deputies pulled an unconscious man, who was later cited with DUII from a burning car after the driver with a BAC of 0.23 crashed into a pole. Law enforcement officers came to… Continue reading The support law enforcement needs
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MADD’s Statement in Response to Third Time OUI Alleged Drunk Driver Who Crashed into 12-year-old Girl and then Fled the Scene
“MADD is appalled and enraged that 12-year-old Shalynn Bobbitt was severely injured by an alleged drunk driver. We are especially appalled to learn that he not only had two prior convictions of OUI, but also allegedly left Miss Bobbitt alone with her injuries and fled the scene. It was a despicable, cowardly act and we ask that the court system hold the driver fully accountable.
Massachusetts desperately needs to pass a law requiring ignition interlocks for all drunk drivers this year to protect innocent people from tragedies caused by drunk driving and to prevent first offenders from becoming repeat offenders.”
Nevada Becomes 30th State with All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has signed a lifesaving bill that will prevent the tragedies caused by repeat drunk driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) thanks Governor Sandoval and the Legislature for passing SB 259, which makes Nevada the 30th state to require ignition interlocks after a drunk driving offense.
Thank you for supporting ignition interlocks
Thank you to everyone who gave in support of securing the lifesaving power of in-care breathalyzers across the country. In-car breathalyzers, or ignition interlocks, prevented 955 drunk driving attempts every TEN minutes in the last year – and, thanks to you, they will continue to make our roads and highways safer. Thanks to generous donors,… Continue reading Thank you for supporting ignition interlocks
Increase in Traffic Fatalities Highlights Need for Strong Ignition Interlock Laws
Safety Council Recommendations Support MADD’s Push for All-Offender Laws in Every State 02/15/2017 Contact Information [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 15, 2017) — Today, the National Safety Council estimated up to 40,000 people were killed in traffic crashes on our nation’s roadways in 2016 — a 6 percent increase over 2015 and a 14 percent increase… Continue reading Increase in Traffic Fatalities Highlights Need for Strong Ignition Interlock Laws
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces 2016 Legislators of the Year
State Legislators Recognized for Efforts to Advance MADD’s Mission 09/22/2016 Contact Information [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2016) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today announces its “2016 Legislators of the Year” to recognize standout legislators who share MADD’s mission of eliminating the 100 percent preventable crime of drunk driving. “MADD is proud to work… Continue reading Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces 2016 Legislators of the Year