MADD consists of over three million members and supporters nationwide. MADD is the United States leader in the fight against drunk driving.

Has MADD been successful?

Since its inception, MADD has been successful in the enactment of more than 1000 new laws at both the local and national levels, including minimum drinking age, server liability laws and sobriety check points.

How does MADD lobby?

Though the campaign was driven by grass roots lobbying, MADD leadership also used traditional direct lobbying techniques: buttonholing every senator, nose counts, vigils during caucus deliberations, and preparation of senate testimony and witnesses.

How many people work MADD?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving has 2,013 employees.

Why was Mothers Against Drunk Driving created?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, was founded in 1980 by a mother in California. Candice Lightner started the nonprofit following the death of her daughter, who was killed by an impaired motorist. The organization aims to stop this dangerous activity and support those who are affected by it.

Why is MADD 21?

More than 25,000 lives have been saved in the U.S. thanks to the 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age. This law continues to prevent tragedies — decreasing crashes by an estimated 16 percent and keeping young people safer from many risks.

How many lives MADD saved?

MADD’S IMPACT SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1980

More than 370,000 lives have been saved. MADD has compassionately served over 840,000 victims.

Is MADD a lobby group?

Who is MADD lobbying? MADD is lobbying the minister of transportation because they want to change the laws of impaired driving (the way they transport after drinking).

What celebrities support MADD?

We’re proud of the ambassadors who have the charisma, passion, and dedication to lend their voice to keeping teens safe and being great role models.
Simone Biles: Shaquille O’Neal: Ashley Wagner: Julie Foudy:

When was Candy Lightner born?

Born Candace Doddridge on May 30, 1946, activist Candy Lightner grew up in California.

What happened Clarence Busch?

Clarence Busch was prosecuted, but despite the fact that he killed a child, left the scene, and had numerous priors, he was only sentenced to two years, and only for vehicular manslaughter. He ended up at a work camp and halfway house, had his car at the facility and drove to and from work and home on weekends.

What did Candy Lightner do?

Candy Lightner (born 1946) transformed a personal trage dy into a crusade against drunk driving. She founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a grass-roots organization dedicated to curbing alcohol-related traffic deaths.

Is MADD a special interest group?

An example of a single-issue interest group is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), which was formed by a mother whose teenaged daughter was killed by a drunk driver.

What is MADD and SADD?

IRVING, TX (October 23, 2018) – Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) have teamed up to encourage all teens to #ProtectUrSquad by making a pledge to not drink alcohol under age 21.