Drunk driving is a longstanding problem in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 32 people die in drunk driving accidents every day. That's one death every 44 minutes. Thousands more suffer injuries that lead to long-term disabilities, medical expenses, lost time from work, and other hardships.
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