On newsgroup misc.transport.road, I found an article about Georgia's first DUI victims memorial sign that was erected on I-16 near Statesboro. Please click here for the news article from Access North Georgia.
The DUI memorial sign program is run by Georgia's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) in cooperation with the Georgia DOT (GDOT).
If you had a loved-one who was killed by a drunk driver on any Georgia state-maintained highway and the individual who committed the DUI was convicted, then the victim's family may qualify to have a sign erected in their loved-one's memory. The CJCC pays GDOT for the sign with money from the state's crime victims compensation fund. For further details and an application, please click here to access their website.
I hope and pray that you never have to consider taking advantage of such a program, but IMHO, it's not a bad idea for reminding drivers of the tragic consquences of DUI on families. Even with much greater awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving, one DUI and one victim is still one too many.
If you drink, then please don't drive... and if you have to drive, then please don't drink before you do. Staying sober behind the wheel will keep you from potentially ruining both your life and the lives of countless others.
My wife just got home and now it's time to celebrate Valentines Day. Thanks always for visiting and may you and yours have a happy and safe Valentines Day. :)
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