[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 126, 112th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8911--NOV. 30, 2012

Proclamation 8911 of November 30, 2012

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2012

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As Americans gather with friends and family to share in the holiday
season, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month reminds us of the
importance of celebrating safely. Every year, accidents involving drunk,
drugged, or distracted driving claim thousands of lives, leaving
families to face the heartbreak of losing a loved one. We stand with all
those who have known the tragic consequences of drugged or drunk
driving, and we rededicate ourselves to preventing it this December and
throughout the year.
Alcohol and drugs present serious risks to all drivers. It is well known
that drugs, including some prescription medications, can impair the
skills necessary for safe and responsible driving. Distractions like
using mobile phones and other electronics behind the wheel also make our
roads more hazardous. To reduce the prevalence of impaired driving, my
Administration is working to raise public awareness, improve impaired
driving screening procedures, and ensure law enforcement officers get
the training they need. We are also striving to stop substance abuse
before it starts by supporting local prevention programs and providing
youth with the facts about alcohol and drug use.
Families play an essential part in stopping impaired driving. By talking
about the risks and setting clear expectations, parents and other
caregivers can help their children stay safe, sober, and focused on the
road. Educators, health care providers, and community leaders can join
in that important work by promoting responsible decisionmaking and
encouraging young people to live free of drugs and alcohol.
This month, we recommit to keeping our streets safe, our families
healthy, and our communities strong. To learn more about impaired
driving and how all of us can work to prevent it, visit
www.WhiteHouse.gov/ONDCP and www.NHTSA.gov/Impaired.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2012 as
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. I urge all Americans to make
responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent impaired
driving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and


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of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
seventh.
BARACK OBAMA