BARRIE, ONT. OPP in West Parry Sound nabbed their 48th suspected impaired driver of the year as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) steps up efforts to raise awareness surrounding disturbing impaired driving trends. According to a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MADD Canada, one in 10 of the 67 per cent of people surveyed said they got behind the wheel knowingly impaired at least once in the last six months. The poll revealed that men 18 to 34 are the most frequent offenders. The top reasons given for getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or consuming drugs were: not feeling impaired, not having far to go and thinking they could be careful enough.
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OAKVILLE, Ontario, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The countdown is on to the Victoria Day long weekend, and MADD Canada is urging everyone to make it a safe one by always driving sober, or arranging a sober ride home if alcohol, cannabis or other drugs are part of the holiday celebrations.
“We all look forward to the Victoria Day holiday, and even though pandemic-related restrictions are in place in most areas, there is likely to be more people out on the roads, waterways and trails this weekend,” said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock. “Let’s all do our part to keep one another safe by never operating any vehicle while impaired.”