A DUI/DWI Victim Impact Panel is a small group of 2-4 persons who speak briefly about a vehicle crash caused by an impaired or intoxicated driver in which they were injured or in which a friend or family member was injured or killed. Persons who have been charged with DUI/DWI criminal offenses are often required to attend a Victim Impact Panel to better understand and remember the devastating consequences of driving while impaired or intoxicated.

Victims who speak at Victim Impact Panels do not blame or judge the people listening and only seek to share their own tragic stories in a way that may help others understand the lasting effects of impaired driving—while giving the speakers the opportunity to heal and find some small amount of meaning in their tragedies.

Victim Impact Panels are available both live and online and are sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

In Florida, DUI/DWI Victim Impact Panels are part of the educational and rehabilitative efforts aimed at reducing drunk driving and its consequences. While Florida law does not mandate attendance at a Victim Impact Panel for all DUI offenders, judges may include it as a condition of probation for those convicted of DUI offenses. These panels are designed to provide offenders with firsthand accounts from victims or family members of victims who have suffered due to impaired driving. The goal is to instill a sense of responsibility and awareness of the impact that driving under the influence can have on individuals and the community. The panels are not meant to be punitive but rather educational, and they complement other legal penalties and requirements such as fines, community service, DUI school, and possible incarceration. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is one of the organizations that sponsor these panels, which can be attended in person or online, depending on availability and court requirements.