New Year's Eve increased TPS RIDE spot check locations,
If you drink, don't drive
Broadcast time: 10:45
Monday, December 31, 2012
Traffic Services: 416-808-1900
Impaired driving remains the number-one criminal cause of death in Canada. In Ontario, approximately one-quarter of all road fatalities are alcohol-related.
For the 2013 New Year’s celebration, the Toronto Police Service will increase its efforts to protect all road users, with numerous RIDE programs targeting drinking drivers. The message, as always, is: “If you drink, don’t drive.” Choosing a responsible option to driving is the first step. You can do this by using public transit, designated drivers, taxis, or limousines or, better yet, make arrangements to stay overnight.
Walking while intoxicated can also be extremely dangerous. Pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed by walking, stumbling or falling into traffic.
If you are the host of a New Year’s Eve party, have non-alcoholic options available, set a designated drivers' plan by having cab company phone numbers ready and be prepared to stop your drinking guests from driving.
The best way to combat drinking and driving is for everyone to take an active role promoting road safety. If you see someone who appears to be, or you know is, driving, or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately. You could save a life.
Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Robb Knapper, Traffic Services
Monday, December 31, 2012
Traffic Services: 416-808-1900
Impaired driving remains the number-one criminal cause of death in Canada. In Ontario, approximately one-quarter of all road fatalities are alcohol-related.
For the 2013 New Year’s celebration, the Toronto Police Service will increase its efforts to protect all road users, with numerous RIDE programs targeting drinking drivers. The message, as always, is: “If you drink, don’t drive.” Choosing a responsible option to driving is the first step. You can do this by using public transit, designated drivers, taxis, or limousines or, better yet, make arrangements to stay overnight.
Walking while intoxicated can also be extremely dangerous. Pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed by walking, stumbling or falling into traffic.
If you are the host of a New Year’s Eve party, have non-alcoholic options available, set a designated drivers' plan by having cab company phone numbers ready and be prepared to stop your drinking guests from driving.
The best way to combat drinking and driving is for everyone to take an active role promoting road safety. If you see someone who appears to be, or you know is, driving, or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately. You could save a life.
Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Robb Knapper, Traffic Services
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