A program aimed at keeping drunk drivers off the road during and after NFL games announced they have had record sign ups for volunteers this season.
According to the press release from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD, the organization had 220,000 fans sign up to be designated drivers for game day, representing a 30 percent increase from 2010.
The Chicago Bears, along with eight other NFL teams, partnered with MADD in 2011 for a designated driver program to help make game-day safer for the fans. The program ran throughout the season and will conclude with the Super Bowl XLVI, Sunday.
MADD and the NFL worked together to urge people to take a stand against drunk driving through a Facebook campaign and a program encouraging parents to discuss drunk driving with their children.
During the pre-game MADD distributes information cards and plays a PSA urging people to be designated drivers and avoid drinking and driving.
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