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Drive Alive and its partner the RCMP G Division have launched their Life of the Party campaign to promote alternatives to impaired driving. With a focus on Designated Drivers, the campaign encourages partygoers and hosts to ensure there are designated drivers for each social event involving alcohol. The campaign has three priorities:

1. Encourage people to be proactive when planning a social occasion as a guest or as a host to ensure everyone's safety. One of the best ways to do so is to ensure there are enough designated drivers to get everyone home safely.

2. Remind people of their responsibility to not travel in a vehicle, snowmobile or other means of transportation with a driver whose judgment is impaired.

3. As part of that responsibility, ask people to be prepared to call the police when they know someone is driving while their judgment is impaired, to save the life of that person and everyone who uses the road with them.

RCMP Members enforce impaired driving laws throughout the year. In cooperation with municipal enforcement officers and other enforcement agencies, they administer the Check Stop program in the NWT. Don't let your friend or family member get caught driving while impaired.

And don't drive while your judgment is impaired by alcohol or drugs. It's not worth the risk to yourself and others.
 
The Care and Nurture of Your Designated Driver

(Cue theme to "Hinterlands Who's Who")

Designated Drivers are fun-loving people who enjoy good times and helping their friends and families. It is important to know how to take care of them.

First, celebrate your Designated Driver. Feed your Designated Drivers lots of their favourite foods, and have lots of non-alcoholic beverage alternatives available.

Second, make sure your Designated Driver is treated fairly. Be reasonable in your expectations, and be willing to take your turn as a Designated Driver. (Yes, you can enjoy yourself without alcohol!).

Third, always plan ahead - when you know you're going to be drinking socially, decide in advance whether you will be using a Designated Driver or another safe means of transportation. Know ahead of time who will be that Designated Driver. It's not a decision you want to leave to the last minute.

Finally, respect your Designated Driver. Be on time, and be ready to leave when they are. Their aim is to keep you safe - show your appreciation by making the experience enjoyable for everyone.

With these simple steps, your Designated Driver will be willing to be the Life of your Party for many years to come.
  


 
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