Over the weekend of November 14-16th, 2014 members of Central Hastings O.P.P conducted several R.I.D.E Programs throughout the Madoc, Marmora and Tweed area. More than 250 vehicles and 11 all-terrain vehicles were checked. No charges were laid.
Here are some things you can do to prevent drinking and driving:
When Drinking Alcohol – Be responsible.
Choose a designated driver. Decide who’s going to be doing the driving before you go out, and make sure that person doesn’t drink any alcoholic beverages.
Call a taxi. If nobody in your group is sober, take alternate transportation. Cab, train, bus – anything’s better than getting in the car with a drunk driver.
Hide keys. Don’t be afraid to take someone’s car keys. If the person gets angry, it’s probably proof you’re doing the right thing.