Nobody likes a grinch during the holidays, especially on B.C.’s roads. As
British Columbians make their way to shops and social events this month, the
Province is asking everyone to give the gift of safer roads in their
communities.
Give
someone a ride.
·
Give
the gift of a worry-free night out and keep your friends and family safe.
·
Volunteering
to be a designated driver costs almost nothing – and it can save lives.
·
Seasonal
CounterAttack road checks are out in full force throughout B.C. Drivers
affected by alcohol will be held to account with immediate driving
prohibitions, vehicle impoundments and financial penalties.
Give
your keys to a friend.
·
It’s
best to make plans for a way home before you go out. But if you do end up
enjoying a spontaneous holiday celebration with alcohol, do not risk driving.
·
The
risk of being in a fatal crash is, on average, seven times greater at a blood
alcohol content (BAC) between .05 and .08, compared with driving sober.
·
Give
yourself the night off and let someone else drive. Hire a taxi, take the bus,
or carpool.
Give
fellow road users a break.
·
Allow
yourself plenty of time to get to your destination and ease up on the gas
pedal.
·
Speed
is the number one road safety problem – contributing to approximately 35 per
cent of all fatal crashes in B.C.
·
Vehicles
driven at greater than 40 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit are
immediately impounded in B.C. Their drivers are fined and three penalty points
are added to their licences.
Give
your cellphone a rest.
·
Leave
your cellphone out of reach where it cannot tempt you, or give it to a friend
to answer while you are driving.
·
Using
a handheld electronic device while driving is extremely dangerous and against
the law in B.C.
·
In
addition to a fine of $167, emailing or texting while driving brings three
penalty points against the driver’s licence.
Driving
while affected by alcohol or drugs, speeding and distracted driving remain the
top three causes of road fatalities in B.C. Don’t let negative behaviours
tarnish the holidays for you and your family.
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