I want to share an important message that came from our MADD national office about legislation in 
Washington, D.C. I usually don’t get into federal topics too much but this one impacts every one of us as we are a mobile society.
This Week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill that can help eliminate drunk driving by “turning cars into the cure” through the development of advanced alcohol detection technology.
Please email your Representative by clicking here to urge support of this lifesaving bill.
MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving is closing in on a major milestone but we need your help. As you know, MADD is working to “turn cars into the cure” by supporting advanced alcohol detection technology which will one day allow cars to determine if the driver is drunk. If the driver’s BAC is at or above .08, the car won’t start. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates this technology could save over 8,000 lives per year. http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr091709.html
Last month, Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes offered an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to provide the critical funding necessary to fully develop this exciting new technology. The amendment was approved in the House Energy and Commerce Committee by voice vote.
This week we expect the U.S. House of Representatives to consider the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and MADD needs you to contact your congressman and ask for their support of this legislation which could literally eliminate drunk driving.
Please take action and urge your Member of Congress to eliminate drunk driving by “turning cars into the cure.”
What was the outcome of the U.S. House of Representatives vote to consider the Motor Vehicle Safety Act? Can you provide us with a link with the report?
Dear Sirs, I can’t beleive some of the stories that I’ve read,I must tell you that I got a DWI and it was the first time I ever had a drink and drove. I thought people go out to eat dinner and have a drink and it was normall.FOR REAL-never did I think it was against the law. I don’t weigh much and did’nt eat. At this point I’m so discussed with myself it’s sickening. I myself have 2 young adults that just started driving and the first thing I say is if your in a bad situation call home. My cousin died from a drunk driver, he was driving wrong way on highway thanksgiving day week.Never mind what happened to the family, if there is any thing I can do to make a change, please let know. Sincerly, Anna