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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Join us in raising awareness for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - don't drink and drive, it's not worth the risk!

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December 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEAll of December

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYViolence Prevention

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December 1 marks the beginning of National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month! This important month is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence, and encouraging people to make responsible decisions. It's been a tradition since 1981, when President Ronald Reagan declared December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month in order to reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities. So let's join together this December to spread the message that drinking and driving is never okay!

TIMELINE

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Timeline

Inception of the Holiday

President Ronald Reagan declares December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month to combat alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Founded

MADD, a nonprofit organization aiming to stop drunk driving, is founded giving a major boost to the cause.

Zero Tolerance Laws

The Transportation Equity Act is signed into law, mandating zero tolerance laws for drivers under 21 in all 50 states.

Reduced BAC Limit

Congress mandates a national legal limit of .08 BAC for drunk driving.

Ignition Interlock Laws

Many states begin implementing ignition interlock laws for all drunk driving offenders, not just repeat offenders.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Organize a walkathon

Organize a walkathon in your community to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Make sure to have plenty of signs and banners to remind everyone about the importance of sober driving.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer with MADD

Volunteer at a local Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter. Help out by organizing events, volunteering your time, or donating money to help create safer roads.

START

Start a conversation

Start a conversation in your community about the dangers of drinking and driving. Talk to friends, family, and coworkers about the risks and how you can all work together to keep each other safe.

CREATE

Create a PSA

Create a public service announcement to spread the message about drunk and drugged driving prevention. Use social media, billboards, or any other resources you have access to to get your message out there.

TAKE

Take a pledge

Take the pledge to never drive while impaired. Encourage your friends and family to do the same and make an active commitment to help keep your community safe.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month is Important

It spreads awareness

Drunk and drugged driving prevention month helps to spread awareness about this important issue. By increasing public knowledge about the dangers associated with impaired driving, we can hopefully reduce the number of people engaging in such activities in order to keep everyone safe on our roads.

It saves lives

Drunk and drugged driving is one of the leading causes of deaths due to car accidents. By encouraging people not to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs, we can help prevent needless tragedies from occurring.

It keeps our roads safe

Not only does drunk and drugged driving endangers the life of the driver, but it puts other people at risk as well. We all share the roads, so by reducing instances of impaired driving, we make them a much safer place for everyone.

Related holidays

National Alcohol Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness during National Alcohol Awareness Month - get informed and take steps to support responsible drinking habits!

National Traffic Awareness Month

Stay safe on the roads this month! Join us in celebrating National Traffic Awareness Month and pledge to drive responsibly.

National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Stay safe and drive smart this National Youth Traffic Safety Month - let's make the roads safer for everyone!

Teen Driving Awareness Month

Buckle up and join us in promoting safe driving during Teen Driving Awareness Month - let's keep our roads safe for everyone!

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