Ronald Reagan

“ Driving while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs is destructive not only to the irresponsible driver, but to others-those who are injured or killed in the resulting motor vehicle accidents. ”

“ We are losing lives unnecessarily, and the economic cost to America is billions of dollars each year. These statistics cannot reflect the devastating grief of families and friends as they view the senseless loss of their loved ones. This grief is repeated many times. Alcohol-related accidents kill twenty-five thousand persons each year. ”

“ Our young people are particularly vulnerable when they combine youthful exuberance and lack of driving experience with alcohol- or drug-impaired judgment and reflexes. Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death for our young people between 16 and 24 years of age. ”