MADD's "TIE ONE ON FOR SAFETY" CAMPAIGN ASKS MOTORISTS TO PLEDGE TO DRIVE SAFE, SOBER AND BUCKLED UP

Local law enforcement agencies in Middle Tennessee joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to kick off MADD's annual Tie One On For Safety campaign with a message to drive safe, sober and buckled up. The popular ribbon program urges motorists to tie the MADD ribbon to their vehicles as a pledge to be safe on the roadways, and to especially buckle up since a seat belt is the best defense against a drunk driver. MADD Tennessee launched this year's campaign by tying ribbons on local law enforcement vehicles as a part of a joint meeting of three Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Networks - C.A.R.E., G.H.S.O., and S.P.O.R.T.

During the holidays, MADD asks the public to display MADD red ribbons on all vehicles to support its premier public awareness campaign - Tie One On For Safety - calling for stepped-up law enforcement in support of our Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving.

MADD's red ribbons are available at the MADD Tennessee State Office, so call (615)360-8055 to obtain ribbons. Millions are expected to be distributed nationally, as part of a tradition throughout the U.S. lasting more than 20 years.

Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving

Drunk driving can be stopped, so MADD launched the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. The Campaign has four key elements:

• Mandatory ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers
  
  
• Support high-visibility law enforcement
  
  
• Exploring technologies to make it impossible for a drunk person to start a car
  
  
• Mobilizing public support throughout the nation
  

November of 2009 marked the 3rd anniversary of the Campaign and we are proud to announce that 12 states now have laws mandating ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. For more information about this life saving campaign, please visit http://www.madd.org/campaign.aspx.

Walk Like MADD in Nashville & Knoxville!

We are thrilled to announce that for 2010 we will once again host our premiere fundraising event Walk Like MADD in both Nashville and Knoxville. The Knoxville event will be held on Saturday, April 24th at West Hills Park. The Nashville event will be held on Saturday June 5th and is moving to the beautiful Bicentennial Mall.

There are many ways that you can get can get involved with our fun, family oriented walks. You can join as an individual or gather a team of friends. We have fun ways for schools and work groups to get involved too. To sign up now click on the Walk Like MADD link and select your walk city. Contact Lindsey Holden at (615) 360-8055 or Lindsey.holden@madd.org for more information

   

For questions contact Lindsey Holden at 615-360-8055 or
Lindsey.holden@madd.org.