FORT LEE, Va. (Dec. 4, 2014) -- December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, a time when communities join a national coalition to conduct public awareness and enforcement campaigns to prevent impaired driving. The coalition, a public--private sector partnership, provides a focus for communities interested in participating in National 3D Prevention Month by sponsoring national campaign activities.
Community support for this campaign has grown dramatically since 1982 when President Ronald Reagan signed the first proclamation designating Dec. 9-15 as 3D Awareness Week. Since that time, the National 3D Prevention Month Coalition has witnessed increased resolve among communities to expand existing programs and launch new initiatives.
Every day, nearly 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 48 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 3D Month reminds everyone to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and encourages safe and sober driving. Once again, the Army Substance Abuse Program will team up with installation safety and other community organizations in providing the Fort Lee community with safety and prevention information. During December, important information distributed throughout the installation to promote a happy, sober and safe holiday season.
For more information, call (804) 734-9693/9182.
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