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	Communication strategies can reduce number of drunk drivers, NIU researcher says (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Valde's research shows that some college students believe that it is all right for a designated driver to drink as long as he or she drinks less — or more slowly — than the others.
		Some believe that a suitable designated driver can be allowed to smoke marijuana, as long as he or she does not drink.
		Designated driver messages should be aimed not only at teens, but also customized to several demographic groups.
	www.niu.edu /PubAffairs/RELEASES/2005/april/designateddriver.shtml (743 words)

	Designated Driver Safe Ride Program DOT HS 809 148
		Designated Driver programs typically promote the concept of designating a sober driver, but variations may exist depending on the needs of the community.
		Designating a sober driver in situations when alcohol is present is something that should always be practiced.
		Designating a driver is the most responsible thing an individual can do: and remember, the Designated Driver is not the person who's the most sober.
	www.nhtsa.dot.gov /people/injury/alcohol/DesignatedDriver (552 words)

	Drinkers using designated drivers
		Designated driver programmes are growing in popularity.A designated driver (DD) is defined as one person in a group who does not drink alcohol, in order to drive his/her companions home safely.
		The increase in the use of the designated driver has been to such an extent that the old term "one for the road" is now replaced by a question about who will be the designated driver.
		The results suggested that compared with non-users, designated drivers tended to be at greater risk for drinking and driving.
	www.aim-digest.com /gateway/pages/drive/articles/designate.htm (551 words)

	DUI LAWS and Designated Drivers Association
		The Designated Drivers Association (DDA) is a non-profit organization that organizes teams of volunteers to provide impaired drivers with a free ride home for both them and their vehicles.
		The benefits of the DDA are obvious: by removing the chief objection to other designated driver programs, and rendering the services free of charge, the DDA encourages impaired drivers to stay off of the road at no inconvenience to themselves.
		Reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads and highways thus preventing injuries, deaths and saving the community millions of dollars.
	www.1800duilaws.com /common/ddamain.asp (400 words)

	Doctors for Designated Driving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A designated driver is simply a person who agrees to abstain from alcohol and be responsible for driving others home.
		Designated drivers have probably saved over 50,000 lives and spared hundreds of thousands of people from suffering injury from drunk driving.
		The designated driver concept is easy to understand, simple to implement, costs nothing, and is effective.
	www2.potsdam.edu /hansondj/DrivingIssues/1093628753.html (377 words)

	Emergency Medical Services Authority -- Designated Drivers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The idea of the designated driver is that one person in a group of drinkers will not drink alcoholic beverages so that he or she can transport those who are drinking safely home.
		Some public or private establishments that serve alcohol have designated drivers on staff to ensure their drinking patrons reach home safely.
		Designated drivers are a good customer service and offer protection against legal action that might result from letting an alcohol-impaired customer drive.
	www.emsaonline.com /impaired_designateddriver.html (214 words)

	Designated Drivers
		This is why the staff of the Community Counseling Center encourages the use of a Designated Driver Program.
		Having designated drivers requires advanced planning, getting the commitment of individuals to refrain from drinking and to be available to drive others home.
		Drivers, along with law enforcement officers, are encouraged to drive with their headlights on throughout the day to recognize those who have been killed or injured by impaired drivers.
	www.monmouth.army.mil /monmessg/newmonmsg/dec082000/m48drunk.htm (295 words)

	Designated Drivers Inc. You AND Your Car Driven Safely
		To set the industry standard for designated driver services by providing the best qualified car and driver retrieval services, maintaining our reputable 24 hour per day, 7 day per week, 30 minute or less quick response time, and putting the safety of all motorists first and foremost.
		We offer corporate retainers and special event packages for those who wish to create awareness, reduce liability, and ensure their employees and guests are driven home safely in their vehicles.
		Designated Drivers founder Billie Smith, "Due to current drunk driving and DUI statistics, I'm very pleased with the direction of Designated Drivers.
	www.designated-drivers.com (510 words)

	Major League Baseball Rewards Designated Drivers With Tickets to World Series(R) or All-Star Game(R) : ArriveNet Press ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		That's because fans know there are big rewards for those who pledge to be the sober designated driver, wear their safety belts in their automobiles and safely drive their friends and family.
		One designated driver for the season from a Club that does not play in the World Series will be chosen at random to attend the 2006 MLB All-Star Game® in Pittsburgh.
		Designated drivers for the season from the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed watching their favorite Clubs compete in the World Series®.
	press.arrivenet.com /spo/article.php/617028.html (609 words)

	Designated Drivers Association - Sacramento Chapter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Penalty: In addition to other penalties (23140), driver license revocation until age 18, or one year, or specified terms outlined in VC 13352, whichever is longer.
		Driver license suspension/revocation may allow for certain driving privileges during working hours, to and from place of employment, or during the course of employment.
		Only convictions within seven years of current offense may be considered as priors for the purpose of determining the new charge, except in the case of a prior felony charge within 10 years.
	www.designateddrivers.net /drunk_callaw.shtml (1010 words)

	Volunteer designated drivers ready to serve 06/19/03
		The Designated Driver's Association has found a niche that sort of combines the traditional methods of using a taxi with a volunteer driver, creating a new way for someone who has been drinking to get home.
		The Designated Driver's Association is operating in Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach and will be operating in Los Angeles and Hollywood by July.
		The Designated Driver's Association, a non-profit organization, has in the past partnered with establishments that serve alcohol, insurance companies, banks and any organization that is willing to contribute to the cause.
	www.irvineworldnews.com /Astories/june19/drunks.html (1116 words)

	Designated Drivers Association - Los Angeles Chapter
		When you have had too much to drink and need to get home; don't drive yourself, call the Designated Drivers Association in your city.
		Keeping intoxicated drivers off the road makes your community a safer place.
		Over 33% of all traffic fatalities are caused by an intoxicated driver.
	www.ddala.org (246 words)

	NJ-ABC Press Release
		When a designated driver is identified by the establishment, complimentary soft drinks or coffee is provided.
		The "Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers" was established by Bill Elliott, Egg Harbor Township, in memory of his son John R. Elliott.
		"Designated drivers save lives, and we are asking all of the licensed liquor establishments in Monmouth County to assist the Sheriff’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office in raising awareness through the ‘Hero Campaign’," Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley said.
	www.state.nj.us /oag/abc/press_releases/2001/091001_1.html (449 words)

	Chaser Safe Drinking Tips, Designated Drivers & Stopping Drunk Friends from Driving
		Designated drivers have probably saved nearly 50,000 lives and spared many more thousands of people from suffering injury from drunk driving.
		In addition to being or using a designated driver, you can save lives by taking car keys from intoxicated people to prevent them from being drunk drivers.
		Although thousands of lives are saved each year by both designated drivers and those who don’t let friends drive drunk, many more are needlessly lost.
	www.chemicalpartners.com /Doublechaser/safedrinking.htm (503 words)

	NO EVIDENCE THAT DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAMS STOP DRUNK DRIVING
		Publicity campaigns can produce small, fleeting increases in the number of designated drivers, but there is not enough evidence to show whether these programs decrease drunk driving, according to a new review of studies.
		Designated drivers are people who drink no alcohol at a bar, restaurant or other drinking establishment and agree to drive other members of their party home.
		In two of the studies, the increase in designated drivers disappeared immediately after the free offers were discontinued, say Elder and colleagues.
	www.hbns.org /news/drivers05-19-05.cfm (631 words)

	Wine South Festival Atlanta, Georgia, Wine Tasting, Designated Drivers
		The Designated Driver Program began at Wine South 2002 and is sponsored by TEAM Georgia (learn more about TEAM now).
		Designated Drivers do receive a Wine South tasting plate, complimentary soft drinks and bottled water each day, and can enjoy all other aspects of the event including great food, demonstrations, music and seminars.
		This is a serious undertaking and designated drivers will wear a special wrist band to signify "no alcohol." Designated drivers that are found consuming alcohol during the event will be ejected from the festival by Wine South security and will be banned from future events.
	www.winesouth.com /ddprogram.htm (199 words)

	USAFE News Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Being a designated driver is good, but there are drawbacks that can make the experience undesirable, said Karen Childs, RAF Lakenheath British liaison officer.
		In order to cover other drivers, a British insurance policy must include the statement “and spouse”, name additional drivers, or have a statement that allows anyone age 25 or older to drive your car with your permission.
		Coverage for drivers under 25, which may or may not include comprehensive insurance for your own vehicle when driven by someone else, can cost £1,000 (about $1,500) or more per year, she said.
	www.usafe.af.mil /news/news02/uns02218.htm (386 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Summit dragnet nets good catch: designated drivers and only 5 DUIs
		A dragnet designed to nab drunk drivers on Summit County highways netted a surprising result — only five DUI arrests but eight designated drivers behind the wheel of cars stopped by police.
		In addition to the five drivers arrested for DUI, one person was arrested for driving on a suspended license and another 30 citations were issued for various other traffic violations, Kirk said.
		"When you have eight designated drivers, what that underscores is that a lot of people have made a decision to be responsible, that they have a sense of community responsibility and individual safety," Brown said.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600101519,00.html (549 words)

	Tim McGraw and Celine Dion Selected as Top 'Fantasy' Designated Drivers
		In addition, nearly all those surveyed -- 98 percent -- believe that designated drivers help save lives, and 97 percent say that being a designated driver is a great way to let someone know you care about them.
		The designated driver survey was conducted from July 16-27, 2003, by the Data Development Corporation, Inc. The findings were based on telephone interviews with a representative sample of 1,167 Americans ages 21 and older.
		For more information on designated drivers and responsible drinking programs or to enter the sweepstakes and send a thank-you e-card, visit http://www.designateddriver.com.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-02-2003/0002067559&EDATE= (564 words)

	MEDIA RELEASE: DESIGNATED DRIVERS TO BE JOINED BY DESIGNATED CHILD MINDERS (PRINTABLE)
		Move over designated drivers, you are about to have company.
		Plunket is suggesting ‘designated child minders’- someone who has the responsibility for the safety and well being of children - at family gatherings and parties, particularly when alcohol is served.
		“We are all familiar with the phrase ‘designated driver’, it’s definitely time for a ‘designated child minder’, for the sake of the children.
	www.plunket.org.nz /Media_Releases/2003/Media_Release33_Printable.htm (521 words)

	Las Vegas SUN: Did a little too much celebrating? Instead of turning on ignition, turn on to Designated Drivers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		For three years Designated Drivers has been providing rides home and drivers for those who have had too much to drink -- for $40 cash a trip.
		The partier's car is followed by a second Designated Driver, who gives the driver a ride back.
		Designated Drivers and the new volunteer group provide rides to the unimpaired as well.
	www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/text/2001/mar/30/511633001.html (463 words)

	Police encourage taking part in Hero Campaign Program promoting use of designated drivers launched during holidays
		The designated driving program allows individuals to volunteer in a group of people to attend a gathering and then provide a safe ride home for their group.
		Bars in conjunction with the program offer a pin to be worn by the designated driver and supply free non-alcoholic soft drinks to that person for the evening.
		The Hero Campaign includes goals such as an increased use of designated drivers when friends gather at parties or bars, wearing blue and gold ribbons in honor of John Elliot, recruiting bar owners to become active and participate by displaying posters, and providing free non-alcoholic beverages to the designated drivers.
	atlanticville.gmnews.com /news/2004/0109/Front_Page/009.html (553 words)

	Drinking & Driving - Alcohol: Problems & Solutions Site
		2 Each year over 73,000,000 Americans either serve as a designated driver or are driven home by one.
		The driver may be ill or intoxicated and shouldn't be on the road.
		Although thousands of lives are saved each year by both designated drivers and those who don't let friends or others drive drunk, many more are needlessly lost.
	www2.potsdam.edu /hansondj/PreventingDrunkDriving.html (613 words)

	Designated Drivers For Hire - Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The intoxication rate (those over.08 BAC) for male drivers involved in fatal crashes was 25 percent, compared with 12 percent for female drivers.
		For all crashes, the alcohol involvement rate was 5 percent during the week and 12 percent during the weekend.
		Young drivers have been found to prefer drinking at private parties, while older, more educated drivers prefer bars and taverns.
	www.designateddriversforhire.com (631 words)

	Designated Drivers Inc. Photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Designated Drivers was proud to be part of the 2004 "Music on the Mountains" series held at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort, Mt. Charleston (approx.
		Designated Drivers Inc' Lance Krig is always honored to attend the Pulte Homes/ Del Webb annual "New Years Party" held at the luxurious "Sun City Anthem" resort in Las Vegas, NV A few of the DD representatives on hand at one of the many annual holiday parties we serve.
		Designated Drivers Inc was on hand for Southern Wine and Spirit's Holloween party, 2003.
	www.designated-drivers.com /phoal.htm (688 words)

	Jayski's® Silly Season Site - The Budweiser Shootout 2006
		Eligibility: A total of 21 drivers are eligible for the 2005 Budweiser Shootout, one less than the 2002 record (22) for the largest field in the history of the event.
		Drivers who did not compete in the Bud Shootout the week before won three of the last four Daytona 500s.
		Each driver must complete at least one pit stop under green, change at least two tires and the race must end under green-flag conditions, even if the length of the race has to be extended.
	www.jayski.com /stats/2006/bud2006.htm (1942 words)

	Wantagh World News: Campaign Under Way To Thank America's Designated Drivers
		This holiday season, a nationwide campaign is calling on Americans to do more than use a designated driver; it's also giving Americans a first-of-its-kind opportunity to thank the special people in their lives who volunteer as designated drivers.
		Also part of the thank-you campaign is the 2001 Budweiser Designated Driver Sweepstakes, which underscores the importance of choosing a designated driver this holiday season.
		She came in first overall with 40 percent of the "vote" among men and women surveyed, as well as whites, African Americans and Hispanics, and in the Northeast, South, Midwest and West.
	www.imakenews.com /wgw/e_article000044772.cfm (536 words)

	The Tufts Daily - Campus Comments \| Designated drivers for hire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The drivers bring customers home in their own cars, keeping scooters in the backseat to get from pickup to pickup.
		Further offenses may put the driver in jail for up to five years, call for fines of up to $50,000, and require permanent suspension of the license.
		A designated driver may end up drinking despite his or her designation.
	www.tuftsdaily.com /vnews/display.v/ART/2005/02/11/420c532264e3a (462 words)

	DFDD ORG
		January 6: Now that Doctors for Designated Driving is in the process of completing all of the necessary paper work for our incorporation, it is important to recognize the lawyer and law firm, without which, Doctors for Designated Driving would not exist.
		October 2: Doctors for Designated Driving is proud to announce the addition of Sergeant Edward D. Mullins, member of the New York City Police Department since 1982 and President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, to our Board of Directors.
		Congressman Crenshaw also highlights the ability for Designated Drivers to ensure that all of their passengers are wearing seat belts.
	www.dfdd.org (2789 words)

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