91大黄鸭 RCMP and police officers throughout the province are out again in full force, taking impaired drivers off the streets and encouraging everyone to plan a safe ride home during the holiday season, according to the 91大黄鸭 RCMP.
For the month of December and beyond, 91大黄鸭 Traffic Services, Central Okanagan Traffic Services and the Integrated Road Safety Unit will be out conducting enhanced enforcement and Counter Attack road checks looking for impaired drivers throughout the Central Okanagan.
The number of people killed in impaired-related crashes each year has significantly dropped with 40 years of counter attack, but impaired driving remains a top contributing factor in B.C.
鈥淚f your holiday festivities include alcohol, plan ahead to ensure you or someone you know is not going to drive impaired. Arrange a designated driver, shuttle van, call a taxi or take transit,鈥� said Cst. Lesley Smith, with the 91大黄鸭 RCMP.
*Enjoy the holidays responsibly by ensuring all drivers are safe and sober.
* Speak up against impaired driving; don鈥檛 let loved ones put themselves and others at risk.
* If you think someone on the road may be impaired, call 911.
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