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April 29, 2025

Social Acceptability

I often see comments on social media that drunk driving is socially acceptable and it isn’t. The individuals making these comments may not realize that there […]
April 3, 2024

What You Can Do to Stop Distracted Driving

After more than 40 years of campaigning against impaired driving, I launched several campaigns against another hazard: Distracted driving, the fastest-growing cause of traffic fatalities today. […]
September 19, 2016

Cari’s Story

On May 3rd, 1980, my world came to an end. My daughter, Carime Anne Lightner, “Cari”, 13-years-old, was killed by a multiple repeat offender drunk driver. […]
March 27, 2025

Isn’t it Past Time to Get Over Being Aware?

“Wisdom tends to grow in proportion to one’s awareness of one’s ignorance.” Anthony de Mello, SJ “With awareness come responsibility and choice.” Amanda Lindhout What does […]
September 19, 2024

Margay’s Story

February 28, 2025

National Brain Injury Prevention Month

Did you know that March is National Brain Injury Prevention month? I have a special interest in this as my son, Travis, was run over by […]
June 6, 2024

Danelle Atwood

On the evening of November 20th, 2023, my family’s lives were changed forever when a drunk and high driver attempted to complete the second of two […]
January 31, 2025

Word Choice Matters: Crash vs. Accident

  Article by a former Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor As prosecutors, we must recognize that when we deliver an opening statement, closing argument or when we […]
September 19, 2016

The Downs Story

Brad and Samantha Downs were newlyweds when they and their good friend, Chris were struck down and killed by a driver who had both alcohol and […]
January 14, 2025

Opportunity for Law Enforcement Leaders to SPEAK UP and Save Lives!

National Passenger Safety Week, recognized annually by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as the last week of January, will occur Jan. 20-27, 2025. Supporters believe […]