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 New Mexico (NM), DUI/DWI Victim Impact Panels are utilized as part of the educational and rehabilitative process for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). These panels are designed to provide offenders with firsthand accounts of the suffering caused by impaired driving, with the goal of preventing future offenses. The speakers at these panels share their personal experiences without casting judgment, aiming to promote understanding and healing. Attendance at a Victim Impact Panel may be mandated by the court as a condition of probation or as part of a sentencing agreement. The panels are often sponsored by organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and can be attended in person or online, depending on availability and court requirements. The use of Victim Impact Panels reflects New Mexico's commitment to addressing the consequences of impaired driving through restorative justice and education.