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New York State DMV Joins Nassau County In Offering Free Rides To Stranded Teens On Prom Night
Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was joined by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Raymond P. Martinez, Nassau/Suffolk Limousine Association Director Matt Silver and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Students Against Destructive Decisions at a press conference to introduce a new service for teens who do not have a safe and sober way to get home on prom night. Nassau/Suffolk Limousine Association has pledged to offer a free ride to any teenager attending a prom if they are in a car being driven by a person under the influence of alcohol.
"Drunk driving is a destructive and potential deadly mistake. My colleagues and I will take any steps necessary to prevent a loss of life on prom night," said County Executive Suozzi. "This should be one of the happiest nights for teenagers as they start a new chapter in their lives, and I don't want to see anyone's cut short by drinking and driving."
"The Nassau/Suffolk Limousine Association does not permit teens to consume alcoholic beverages in their automobiles, and we stand strong against any underage drinking on prom night. If we can save one life through our efforts of providing transportation for teens who are stranded, then we will consider this project a success," said Matt Silver.
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 17,400 people died last year nationwide from drunk driving accidents, which equals 48 deaths a day. Additionally, about 500,000 people are injured each year in drunk driving-related accidents. On Long Island alone, 97 people lost their lives in 2004 due to drunk driving collisions.
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