Minnesotans for Safe Driving

Minnesotans for Safe Driving was started in 2000 by the parents of Phillip Cummings who was killed by a drunk driver on May 4, 1994. Their mission is to stop the carnage on our highways and help the victims of all traffic crashes. Please go to their website for more information.

Minnesotans for Safe Driving (MSD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the following Prime Objections:

Victim Services
We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help victims of traffic crashes involving unsafe driving behavior.
Advocates attend court proceedings at a victim’s request. We assist victims step by step during court proceedings and after if requested.

Education and Public Awareness
As an organization, we are striving to change behaviors through education. We offer:

1. Speakers for presentations at any interested organization or school
2. Death Notification/ sensitivity training free of charge to law enforcement, medical personnel and any group upon request.
3. Materials and assistance in our new projectEmployee Workplace Reintegration after Loss
4. Victim Impact Panels to educate the offenders and the public about the consequences of their behavior. Panelists are victims, offenders, law enforcement and medical personnel. These speakers do impress upon the offenders the outcome of such irresponsible behavior.
5. Impactful DVD’s of victims and offenders talking about the crash that changed their lives.

Court Watch
We monitor court cases relating to public safety on Minnesota roadways.

Legislation.
We work to change and improve laws to make our roads safer.

Traffic Safety
Minnesotans For Safe Driving want to change the mindset in Minnesota regarding non-alcohol related crashes caused by speeding, aggressive driving, and inattentive and distracted driving. These crashes should not be referred to as “ACCIDENTS” they should be considered “CRASHES” that were caused by failure to obey the traffic laws, and follow due care when driving; not an unforeseen event which is the definition of an accident.
Minnesota has come a long way on reducing the incidence of drunk driving, but the battle is not over until we have reached zero deaths. With the help of technology, advocacy groups, the government and the public this goal CAN happen.

Remember, the most likely situation to endanger your life is driving on the roads and highways you frequent daily.