Impaired Driving... DON'T DO IT
Alcohol Impaired Driving
As the holidays are approaching, alcohol consumption
is at its peak. Everyone goes to visit friends and family,
and because it’s such a joyous, festive, celebratory time
of year, they have a drink… or more. As much fun as it
is to be able to have fun with your friends and family,
partying and drinking, you need to be able to get home
safely without endangering yourself and those around
you. When it comes to BAC’s (Blood Alcohol Concentration) there are specifics to what it
can or cannot be. For example, in Ontario, a fully licenced class G driver may only have a
BAC of 0.05 or below. A person with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08, the driver’s car may
be towed, and you may be fined, and a BAC above 0.08, it is considered criminal. If a
driver has a G1 or G2 licence or is under the age of 21 (even with a full class G license),
their BAC must be 0. If you do not live in Ontario, you should check the laws in your
province or territory as these laws vary. If you want to be
able to drink and not worry about having to get home,
there are alternate options as to what you can do to
safely to get home without putting yourself and others at
danger. Remember that even if you are only a passenger,
never accept a ride from a person who has had too much
to drink. Below are some alternate options.
Drug Impaired Driving
When it comes to drugs, (marijuana, edibles etc.) you need to be
careful where you get them from. There are people who mix
drugs or lace them and sell them to whoever and if you get your
hands on some of these, it is very
dangerous for you to take. Drug
Impaired Driving is also a serious
offence never drive while under the influence of drugs.
Alternate Options
Call a Taxi or order an Uber
This is a very popular option that is very simple and is most people's
top choice.
Assign a Designated Driver
If you take an Uber, you will still have to go back to and retrieve
your vehicle if you drove there. To avoid the hassle, assign a friend
or family member who won't drink. Have them to drive you to the
party or gathering, and drive you home.
Canada Drunk Driving
If all parties want to drink and don't want
to leave their vehicle, this is the best
option. You can either call them, on the
night of, or you can arrange your trip in advance on their website. Two people will come
in one vehicle and one will drive you home while the other will drive your vehicle home.
Remember to stay safe and never drive under the influence!
