    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9828 of November 30, 2018

    National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2018

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we recommit ourselves
    to the fight against impaired driving. Every day, lives are needlessly
    lost and irreparably altered by collisions involving drugs or alcohol.
    These horrible tragedies are avoidable, and each of us must make
    responsible decisions to prevent them and keep our communities safe.
    Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs,
    or certain medications can have devastating consequences. In 2017, more
    than 10,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes in the United States,
    accounting for 29 percent of all traffic fatalities. Drunk or drugged
    drivers experience diminished judgment and decreased motor coordination
    and reaction time, putting at grave risk passengers, pedestrians, and
    other drivers.
    My Administration is committed to raising public awareness about the
    dangers of impaired driving, and to supporting innovative ways of
    reducing related fatalities. This month in particular, we recognize the
    public safety professionals and law enforcement officers who work to
    protect our communities by removing dangerously impaired drivers from
    the road. We also express our great appreciation for the emergency
    responders across America who save lives through rescue operations on
    our roads on a daily basis. We continue our efforts to eliminate
    outdated regulations that unnecessarily hamper the ability of American
    companies to help reduce instances of impaired driving through
    innovations such as ride hailing services and Advanced Vehicle
    Technology. Additionally, we are providing treatment for those suffering
    from alcohol and substance abuse, improving data collection and
    toxicology practices, and ensuring that our law enforcement
    professionals receive vital resources to help prevent impaired driving
    and to respond to the tragedies it causes.
    Every American can take a few simple steps to make our roads safer. We
    hope every driver commits to making responsible and safe decisions when
    driving, including driving sober, finding a designated driver, and
    keeping loved ones from getting behind the wheel while impaired. By
    educating our communities on the importance of driving sober, we can
    help avoid loss of life, debilitating injuries, and unbearable
    heartache. We must act to protect our loved ones and eliminate
    fatalities that prevent our fellow Americans from enjoying full and
    happy lives.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 2018 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 eighteen, and

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    of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
    forty-third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP