Impaired Driving: There’s No Excuse

Every year, thousands of people have lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in Canada as a result of impaired driving. The number of people injured as a result of impaired driving reaches into the 10’s or thousands. Many of those injured have become incapacitated for life.

According to estimates, most of the impairment-related fatalities and injuries were caused by drunk driving while a significant portion relates to abuse of other substances such as cannabis and/or other prescription and non-prescription drugs. In Canada, impaired driving is a crime punishable by a fine and imprisonment. Still, this has not deterred people from being impaired and driving.

Impaired driving is a crime and there is no excuse for it. When you are impaired and drive, you do not just endanger your life; you also endanger the lives of other people.

From the law enforcement’s point of view, nobody can handle liquor or other forms of impairment and drive. So, if you are going to be drinking or indulging in other substances at a party or function, leave your car at home. Take a taxi or let someone drive you. There is no excuse for impaired driving.

If you find yourself in need of a safe ride home, you can always give Co-op Cabs a call. Wed like to help keep Toronto safe by keeping drunk drivers off the city streets. Click here to learn more about our partnership with MADD Toronto.