[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

122 STAT. 5395
 
PROCLAMATION 8324--NOV. 26, 2008

PROCLAMATION 8324--NOV. 26, 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.
GEORGE W. BUSH