Facts, stats and real-world lessons.
Knowledge is power.
A little education never hurt anyone, especially if it can keep you out of jail… or out of an early grave. If you need numbers to convince you that drunk driving is a big problem in Connecticut today, try these:
- In 2001, over half (51%) of Connecticut’s traffic fatalities were alcohol related. (MADD, 2001)
- An estimated three of every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related traffic crash at some time in their lives. (NHTSA, 2000)
Need more? The Connecticut Department of Transportation has gathered some useful references and tools to get to the truth about drunk driving in the state. Check out our tools to learn more about alcohol and driving, and the real-world consequences of mixing the two.
