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Senator Dodd: Designate a Driver and Save Lives

Don't get behind the wheel if you are impaired by alcohol, prescription or other drugs.

Last year more than 10,000 Americans died in crashes where the driver was impaired. Whether it is alcohol, prescription or other drugs, do the right thing and designate a sober driver.

With graduation season around the corner, it is imperative that we take steps to make the roadway safe. It's one of the reasons I'm sponsoring legislation to increase funding for the state's Designated Driver program.

For more information, visit my website at http://sd03.senate.ca.gov/

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