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The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public that R.I.D.E. teams will be out during and after the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Impaired driving remains the number one criminal cause of death in Canada. In Ontario, approximately one−quarter of all road fatalities are alcohol−related. Over 16,000 people in Ontario are convicted annually for impaired−related criminal offences.
During Super Bowl weekend, the Toronto Police Service will increase its efforts to protect the public, with multiple R.I.D.E. programs and patrols targeting impaired drivers. The message is and will always be, “If you drink, don’t drive.”
Choosing a responsible option to driving is the first step. Options include public transit, designated drivers, taxis, limousines, and hotels.
Walking while intoxicated is also extremely dangerous. Many pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed by walking, stumbling or falling into traffic.
The best way to combat drinking and driving is for everyone to take an active role as partners in road safety. If you see someone who appears to be, or you know is, driving or about to drive impaired, call 9−1−1.
You could be saving lives.
If you are hosting a party, ensure that you have non−alcoholic options available for your guests. Don’t allow anyone to drive away from your home if you suspect they are impaired.
Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clinton Stibbe, Traffic Services
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