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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

YearDateWhereStatus
20261 to 31 December 2026USASame date every year
20271 to 31 December 2027USASame date every year
20281 to 31 December 2028USASame date every year

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