Even if it’s one or two, you know what to do!
Plan a safe ride home.
Keep the spirit of the holiday season merry and bright. However you celebrate, whether it’s with Friendsmas, an office holiday party or feats of strength around the Festivus pole, if drinks are served, plan ahead to get home safely.
Sirens ring. Are you listening?
If you are pulled over by police and found to be under the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, you can still be considered impaired.
For example, if your BAC is found to between .05 and .079 (the legal limit being .08), you register as a ‘warn’ with police and will face a number of penalties, including fines and suspensions.
The risks and consequences of driving impaired, even after just one or two, aren’t worth it.
Learn more about the risks and consequences of impaired driving.
It’s beginning to look a lot like you’ve got options to get home safe.
While you could certainly walk home through Manitoba’s winter wonderland, you could also:
- Call Operation Red Nose. The service is free, but all ride donations go a local community charity. Service is available in 10 communities. In Winnipeg, call 204-947-6673.
- Pre-arrange a designated driver to guide you home.
- Take out cash to cover the cost of a cab.
- Download and use a ridesharing app.
- Get familiar with public transportation and take a bus.
- Plan an overnight stay.
Tis the season to be smart and stay safe.
Whatever you do, never drink and drive.