Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a non-profit organization, lobbied for a raised MLDA in hopes to stop drunk driving accidents.

Candace Lightner. Courtesy of Biography

Candace Lightner

Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), after her daughter was killed by a drunk driver. MADD raised awareness on drunk driving and fought for stricter laws against these offenders.

“Drunk driving became socially unacceptable when the country was faced with an avalanche of protest from the long-forgotten victims of the country’s most often committed crime.”

-Candace Lightner, 1980

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“In the spring of 1983, NBC aired a made-for-TV movie called “The Candy Lightner Story,” which bolstered attention of the issue". Courtesy of MADD

MADD Timeline

MADD Actions

“MADD holds its first candlelight vigil in California, 1981". Courtesy of MADD

“MADD holds its first national press conference October 2, 1980 in Washington, DC. Left to right: Candace Lightner, Rep. Micheal Barnes (D-MD), unidentified woman, and Cindi and Laura Lamb”. Courtesy of MADD

"MADD holds photos of victims and survivors to put a face on the problem and share stories behind the statistics" Courtesy of MADD

MADD Rallies

“In 1981, MADD exploded nationwide as volunteers picked up picket signs and marched in front of state capitols to get new drunk driving laws passed.” Courtesy of MADD

Rally in the 1980s. Courtesy of We Save Lives

"Candy Lightner faces reporters, on June 14, 1983, at Capitol Hill, Washington." Courtesy of Corrections

Rally in the1980s. Courtesy of We Save Lives

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