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Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest

12/10/2009

Drunk driving is one of America's deadliest crimes. In 2008, 11,773 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. The holiday season can be particularly dangerous for travelers on America's roads. This is why State Highway Safety Offices around the country are working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and their state and local partners to take part in the national Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. crackdown on impaired driving throughout the holiday season.