Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone teamed up with ICBC and Kamloops RCMP earlier this week to remind everyone that if your festivities include raising some glasses of holiday cheer, plan for a safe ride home ahead of time.
“Christmas is about spending quality time with family and friends and we want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season,” said Stone. “If your plans include drinking alcohol, please think before you drink. Make a plan for your evening, including arriving to your door safely. There are lots of options available. Arrange for a designated driver, call a cab, take transit, or call Operation Red Nose.”
On Dec. 1, the B.C. government, ICBC, and police launched the annual CounterAttack campaign, which sets up roadchecks throughout the month. Police throughout the province are looking for impaired drivers at CounterAttack roadchecks this holiday season.
Crashes due to drinking and driving are preventable. If holiday festivities involve alcohol, make a plan before heading out. Arrange for a designated driver or use other options to get home safely – take transit, call a taxi, call Operation Red Nose at 1 877 604-NOSE, or call a sober friend. Operation Red Nose is a volunteer service which provides safe rides to drivers and their passengers who are impaired or too tired to drive home during the holiday season.
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