[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 47 (Monday, December 1, 2008)]
[Pages 1460-1461]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8324--National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 
2008

 November 26, 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

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., December 1, 
2008]

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Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on 
December 2.