12/18/2025
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a timely reminder to review and reinforce your company’s safe driving policies with employees.
The holiday season often brings increased travel, long hours, and added stress, all of which can increase risk on the road. Now is the right time to review your organization’s expectations around driving for work and commuting safely.
Safe driving policies should address more than alcohol use. Drugs, including opioids, ma*****na, and some over-the-counter medications, can impair reaction time, judgment, and alertness. Fatigue and stress can also impact driving safety. Employees should understand that driving while impaired by any factor is not acceptable.
Clear communication, regular reminders, and consistent enforcement of safe driving policies help protect your employees and everyone they share the road with. A strong safety culture starts with setting expectations and reinforcing them often.