Proclamation 9969-National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2019
Issued 2019-11-27 by Donald J. Trump
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President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 9969 in November 2019, officially designating December 2019 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. This action urges all Americans to make responsible decisions and take steps to prevent impaired driving. The proclamation states that the Administration will continue to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired and support efforts to reduce it, including
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9969-National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to impaired driving prevention. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9969—National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2019 November 27, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every day, lives are shattered and lost on our Nation's roadways as a result of alcohol, drugs, and distracted driving. The statistics are alarming: In 2018, impaired driving took more than 10,000 lives in the United States—almost 30 of our fellow Americans each day. During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to preventing tragedies from impaired driving by making the responsible decision to drive sober. We also remember the victims of impaired driving, pray for the grieving families of those whose lives have been taken, and honor the law enforcement professionals who work to keep our roads safe. Irresponsible and impulsive choices that interfere with the ability to drive can irrevocably destroy hopes, dreams, and families. The influence of alcohol, illicit drugs, and some over-the-counter and prescription medications diminishes judgment, negatively impacts motor coordination, and decreases reaction time necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle. Innocent drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians are endangered when impair