Awareness Safety
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
A US road safety month every December that warns against driving after alcohol or drugs during the holiday season.
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About the day
The President marks the month each December, most recently with a message in 2025. NHTSA runs its winter holiday campaigns alongside it, including Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with extra police patrols up to New Year's Day.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 December 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 December 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 December 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- White House Presidential Message on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2025
- NHTSA, Drive Sober This December
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