Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) offers the following suggestions to help fight impaired driving:

• The best defense against a drunk driver is to wear safety belts and be sure children are properly secured in child safety seats.

• Be a responsible host. Serve food and have non-alcoholic drinks available. Don't let guests drive after drinking alcohol and never serve alcohol to someone under the age of 21.

• Write letters to the editor of local newspapers expressing concern over drunk driving and underage drinking in your community.

• Never ride in a car with someone who has been drinking -- call a cab or ask a friend to drive you home.

• Support measures to strengthen drunk driving and victims rights laws by contacting elected officials.

• Report drunk drivers immediately to area law enforcement from a car phone or pay phone with the license plate number, description of the vehicle, and the direction in which it was traveling. Keep a safe distance from anyone driving erratically and do not try to intervene yourself.

If you or someone you love becomes the victim of a drunk driving crash, call 800-GET-MADD or your local MADD chapter for victim assistance and support.

Article courtesy of 3D Prevention Month Coalition.