Labor Day weekend should be a time for rest, barbecues, and family road trips, but for many Americans, it has become one of the most dangerous weekends of the year on the road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving crashes increase by as much as 40 percent during Labor Day weekends, making it one of the deadliest holidays to travel. Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) has issued a nationwide reminder urging drivers to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving in all forms, whether behind the wheel of a car, boat, jet ski, or even a golf cart.

A Deadly Trend on the Rise

The organization points to a grim statistic: drunk driving deaths have risen 31 percent over the past decade. Despite public awareness campaigns and tougher laws, thousands

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