BC Ferries Zero Tolerance Policy

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BC FERRIES REMINDS CUSTOMERS ABOUT ZERO TOLERANCE
FOR DRINKING AND DRIVING

VICTORIA – With summer upon us, BC Ferries is reminding customers that the consumption of drugs and alcohol on its ships and at its terminals is prohibited. Over the Canada Day long weekend, there were seven separate incidents alone where it was necessary for the police to attend.

“Safety is BC Ferries’ number one priority and that includes the sobriety of motorists on our property,” said Corrine Storey, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Customer Services. “We have a zero tolerance policy for passengers under the influence of drugs or alcohol and the unacceptable behaviour that can be associated with impairment.”

BC Ferries takes reports of persons suspected of operating their vehicles on its property while under the influence seriously and works with local police to bring the offence to the attention of the authorities. For everyone’s safety, BC Ferries encourages customers who witness the consumption of drugs or alcohol to report it to a BC Ferries employee.

Like the roadways, it’s against the law to operate a motor vehicle on BC Ferries’ ships or at its terminals while under the influence. For the safety of all customers and crew, the prevention of crashes and deaths due to drinking and driving is very important to BC Ferries not only during the summer holidays but all year long.

BC Ferries wishes all its customers a safe and enjoyable summer season.