National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020, 78193-78194 [2020-26792]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 233 (Thursday, December 3, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 78193-78194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-26792]



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Vol. 85

Thursday,

No. 233

December 3, 2020

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 10122--National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020



Proclamation 10123--World AIDS Day, 2020


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 233 / Thursday, December 3, 2020 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                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 forty-fifth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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