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Impaired Driving

It's not worth the risk!

Designate a driver before drinking, plan to use public transportation or stay overnight.Never let a friend drink and drive and never ride as a passenger with someone who has been drinking.

Don’t let your guests drink to the point of intoxication. You could be held liable for injuries or damages that occur as a result of the alcohol you provided.Report impaired drivers you see to your local police department. Be a responsible host.

The Facts:

·        Every 45 minutes, a driver in Ontario is involved in an alcohol-related collision.

·        A person who drives a motorized vehicle in Ontario with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more can be arrested, fined and lose their driver’s license for at least one year

·        A person who drives a motorized vehicle in Ontario appearing reckless and lacking physical coordination can be charged with impaired driving, regardless of their blood alcohol concentration

·        Alcohol is a factor in over 40% of recreational boating deaths in Canada.

·        Marijuana and Driving – For up to 24 hours after smoking marijuana a person’s ability to drive a vehicle safely can be seriously impaired. Alertness, the ability to concentrate, coordination, and the ability to react quickly are all distorted.

Helpful Links

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Canada

Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving

 

 

 

Last Updated: 6/8/2006

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