MADDSOUTH CAROLINA

MADD'S mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

Two Magistrate judges in the state of South Carolina have ruled that the 21 year old drinking age is unconstitutional. This may now be heading to the South Carolina Supreme Court and they may bring the drinking age back down to 18. MADD SC needs your help. Please write, call or fax our State Supreme Court Justices and let them know you support MADD and the 21 year old law. (Unfortunately there is only 1 email address)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving supports providing tools, resources and training to law enforcement to allow them to stop drunk driving and prevent underage drinking. MADD is committed to the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving that includes interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers' vehicles and increased enforcement such as checkpoints and patrols to deter drunk driving. Unfortunately, South Carolina will need to work on closing many loopholes in its law to help stop drunk driving and equip enforcement officers with the legislative backing needed to secure drunk driving arrests, including: higher penalties needed for breath test refusal, and recognition of .08 per se law.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!

Do you have special talents and want to share that talent for the benefit of others? No matter what gifts you have, we can put them to good use! We need you!...Your time, efforts and expertise!! Consider becoming a part of an amazing and wonderful organization! Please join our efforts across
South Carolina to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

Volunteers are needed to help support the efforts of MADD SC. We need volunteers to assist Community Action Site Leaders across the state. Volunteers can help by providing information and education to students and adults in your area, fundraising efforts and working with local law enforcement to save lives and promote MADD's mission.

We know your time is valuable
and just one hour a week can help save lives! See our volunteering page for more information.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or starting a Community Action Site in your county, please contact your local Community Action Site Leader, or Traci Thompson at the State Office at
(803) 748-7333 or traci.thompson for more information.

Click on this link to get the Volunteer Form. Please copy, paste, fill out, print and mail to: MADD SC, 810 Dutch Square Blvd., Suite 211, Columbia, SC 29210, or e-mail to: traci.thompson@madd.org.

Thank you!!!

SIGN THE PLEDGE!

JOIN MADD TODAY TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOUR
GOALS IN OUR CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE DRUNK DRIVING:

1. High Visibility Law Enforcement

2. Full Implementation of Ignition Interlocks

3. Development of Advanced Technology

4. Mobilization of Grassroots Support

How else can I help?

1. Show your support by signing the

          pledge in support of the Campaign to
          Eliminate drunk driving.
     2.  Ask your friends, co-workers and neighbors to sign
          the pledge .
     3.  Contact SC elected officials about supporting MADD's
           legislative initiatives.
     4. Push for compliance with South Carolina Law
         pertaining to Interlock Ignition.

Please see MADD.org for more information on The Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving.