MADD Red Deer & District Chapter

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MADD Red Deer & District Chapter

Our mission is to stop impaired driving and support victims of this violent crime!

We have created this page to spread awareness, share upcoming events and keep the public informed.

08/06/2026

Summer is a time for road trips, gatherings, and spending time with the people who matter most.

As we enjoy everything this season has to offer, taking a moment to make thoughtful and responsible choices is what makes our communities safe.

Whether it’s considering how you’ll get home, checking in on friends, or having conversations about impaired driving, small decisions can make a meaningful difference.

Let’s make this summer one filled with great memories and safe choices.

💬 What summer moments are you looking forward to most?

07/27/2026

Some of the most important conversations happen before there is a problem.

Impaired driving affects more than just the person behind the wheel. It impacts families, friends, and the communities we all call home.

At MADD Red Deer District & Chapter, we believe raising awareness and continuing conversations about impaired driving are important steps toward creating safer roads for everyone.

By sharing information, encouraging safer choices, and looking out for one another, we can help build a community where everyone has the opportunity to get home safely.

💬 What’s one conversation you think every driver should have?

07/20/2026

Recently, MADD Red Deer District & Chapter had the opportunity to bring our crashed vehicle display to the Stettler community.

While it's difficult to look at, this vehicle serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact impaired driving can have on individuals, families, and communities. Our goal isn't simply to display a damaged vehicle. It's to encourage conversations, raise awareness, and remind people that every safe choice behind the wheel matters.

Thank you to everyone who took a moment to visit the display and support our mission of ending impaired driving. Every conversation about road safety helps build a stronger, safer community.

Have you ever seen one of MADD's crashed vehicle displays in your community? What impact did it have on you?

07/10/2026

Summer is full of moments worth celebrating—weekends at the lake, camping trips, backyard BBQs, concerts, festivals, and evenings spent with friends and family.

Before the fun begins, take a moment to think about how you'll get home safely. Whether it's choosing a designated driver, arranging a rideshare, staying the night, or asking someone you trust for a ride, having a plan can make all the difference.

At MADD Red Deer District & Chapter, we believe the best summer memories are the ones everyone gets home safely to remember.

☀️ What's your go-to plan for getting home safely after a summer night out? Share it in the comments—you might inspire someone else's plan.

06/30/2026

A taxi or rideshare home might feel like an unnecessary expense in the moment, but compared to the potential cost of impaired driving, it's one of the best investments you can make.

Impaired driving can lead to far more than a fine. It can result in legal consequences, increased insurance costs, the loss of your licence, and, most importantly, irreversible harm to yourself or others. No ride home is worth risking a lifetime of consequences.

Planning ahead isn't just about following the law—it's about protecting yourself, your passengers, and everyone else who shares the road.

Whether it's a designated driver, a rideshare, public transit, or calling someone you trust, choosing a safe way home is always the better option.

Would you rather pay for a ride home today, or pay the price of impaired driving tomorrow? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

06/22/2026

Graduation season is a time to celebrate accomplishments, friendships, and new beginnings.

As you attend prom, graduation parties, and other celebrations, remember that the choices you make can have lasting impacts.

When you look back on these memories years from now, don't let alcohol, drugs, or impaired driving become part of the story.

Plan a safe ride home, look out for your friends, and make decisions you'll be proud of tomorrow.

From all of us at MADD Red Deer District & Chapter, congratulations to the Class of 2026. We wish you a safe and memorable graduation season.

06/16/2026

🚗💥 Why is there a crashed car on the side of the road? 💥🚗

You may notice a severely damaged vehicle displayed in our community in the coming days. This is part of MADD’s Crashed Car Campaign — a powerful awareness initiative designed to make people stop, reflect, and think before getting behind the wheel impaired.

This vehicle is not a prop. It represents the devastating reality of what can happen in seconds when someone chooses to drive impaired.

With messages like “Don’t Drive Impaired”, the goal is simple but important: to start conversations, create awareness, and remind every driver that impaired driving is preventable.

Every collision impacts more than the people inside the vehicle — it changes families, friendships, and communities forever.

If seeing this display makes even one person choose a safe ride home, call for a pickup, hand over their keys, or intervene for a friend, then it has made a difference.

Please take a moment when you pass by to reflect on the choices we all make behind the wheel.

💛 Drive sober.
💛 Plan ahead.
💛 Help protect our community.

06/14/2026

Many people know not to drive immediately after drinking, but a common misconception is that a few hours of sleep automatically makes someone safe to get behind the wheel.

The reality is that alcohol leaves the body gradually over time. Depending on how much alcohol was consumed, a person may still be impaired the next morning; even if they feel rested and alert.

Feeling “okay” to drive and being unimpaired are not always the same thing.

The safest approach is to plan ahead before drinking:
✔️ Arrange a designated driver
✔️ Use a taxi or rideshare
✔️ Stay overnight if possible
✔️ Have a trusted friend or family member help you get home safely

Awareness is one of the most powerful tools for preventing impaired driving. Understanding the facts can help all of us make safer choices and protect everyone on our roads.

06/07/2026

What actually happens after a DUI in Alberta?

Here’s what one impaired driving stop can trigger:

Immediate Consequences
90‑day licence suspension on the spot if you blow over 0.08 or refuse a breath test.

12‑month mandatory ignition interlock after the 90‑day suspension.

Vehicle seized for 30 days.

Minimum $1,000 fine for a first criminal conviction.

If Your BAC Is Between 0.05 and 0.079 (“Warn Range”)
Even if you’re under the criminal limit, Alberta still issues penalties:

3‑day licence suspension + 3‑day vehicle seizure + $300 fine for a first offence.

Penalties increase with each repeat offence.

Refusing a Breath Test
Refusal is treated the same or worse than failing:

Criminal charge

Minimum $1,200 fine (administrative)

Same suspensions and sanctions as blowing over 0.08.

Long‑Term Consequences
Criminal record that can affect employment and travel.

Insurance increases of 200–300% for at least three years.

Mandatory education programs like Planning Ahead or IMPACT, costing around $1,000+.

Bottom Line
A DUI isn’t “just a ticket.”
It affects your licence, your finances, your record, your freedom — and most importantly, it puts lives at risk.

Plan a safe ride. Every time.

05/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined MADD Red Deer at our Candlelight Vigil to honor and remember those impacted by impaired driving. ❤️🕯️

We are grateful to everyone who came out to show their support and stand with families, friends, and victims affected by impaired driving.

Please continue to spread awareness and always choose to drive sober.

Address

#1, 4311 49th Avenue
Red Deer, AB
T4N5Y7

Telephone

+18006656233

Website

http://maddchapters.ca/reddeer

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