Presidential Documents

78193 

Federal Register 

Vol. 85, No. 233 

Thursday, December 3, 2020 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 10122 of November 30, 2020 

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

In the United States, one person tragically dies every 50 minutes in a 

drunk driving incident. Far too many families experience the pain of losing 

a loved one to impaired driving, and even more must cope with health 

and financial consequences that result from this illegal and avoidable conduct. During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we remember 

the lives lost as a result of those driving under the influence of drugs 

or alcohol, we acknowledge the pain and suffering caused by impaired 

driving, we honor the brave law enforcement officers who risk their lives 

to protect our communities from this irresponsible behavior, and we resolve 

to never get behind the wheel unless we are sober. 

Alcohol, drugs, and certain medications can impair judgement, decrease 

motor coordination, and slow reaction time to the point where operating 

a motor vehicle is no longer safe. While deaths caused by impaired driving 

have thankfully fallen by more than 30 percent in the last three decades, 

too many Americans still make the thoughtless decision to drive impaired, 

threatening other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, killing nearly 30 people 

every day. 

Since my first day in office, my Administration has fought to address this 

tragedy head on and reduce impaired-driving deaths. We are constantly 

working with law enforcement officers and public safety professionals to 

provide them with the resources and support they need to keep our roads 

safe. To address the root causes of impaired driving, my Administration 

is also assisting those with substance use disorder through initiatives like 

www.FindTreatment.gov, a website dedicated to connecting people with 

the treatment they need, and the Rural Community Toolbox, which provides 

funding and resources to help build strong, healthy, and drug-free rural 

communities. Additionally, our Nation’s business owners, skilled workers, 

and innovative entrepreneurs have joined in this fight. The rapid expansion 

and improvement of existing technologies like ride-sharing and Advanced 

Vehicle Technologies continue to provide additional safe alternatives to 

impaired driving. 

We must all do our part to stop the tragedies caused by impaired driving. 

This month, I encourage individuals across America to recommit to working 

together to reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on our 

Nation’s roads. Let us vow to act responsibly, always drive sober, and 

keep our communities safe. 

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 2020 

as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. I urge all Americans to 

make responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent impaired driving. 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day 

of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortyfifth. 

[FR Doc. 2020–26792 

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