RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT IMPAIRED DRIVING
[Drive as if the driver next to you is impaired]
- Increase in Impaired Driving Charges
The percentage of drivers in Ontario charged with impaired driving rose from 3% in 2022 to 5% in 2024. - Holiday Season Concerns
Holiday season often sees an uptick in impaired drivers. Celebrate responsibly and plan safe transportation home. - 2023 Festive RIDE Campaign
During this campaign, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued 196 impaired driving charges between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, marking a 21% increase from the previous year. - Preventability of Impaired Driving
Plan ahead to ensure safe travel after consuming alcohol or cannabis. - Cannabis Impairment Statistics
A recent CAA survey revealed that 7% of Ontario drivers admitted to driving after consuming cannabis, with the number of those consuming cannabis edibles before driving doubling since 2019. - Misconceptions about Cannabis and Driving
Cannabis impairs driving ability affecting coordination, reaction time, attention, distance judgment, and decision-making.
- Safety Recommendations for Holiday Events
- Assign a designated driver.
- Utilize rideshare services, taxis, or public transit.
- Hosts should provide non-alcoholic beverages and clearly label any cannabis edibles.
- Report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 to help keep roads safe.
For more information, click -> MADD
