Prevention Week: Impaired Driving Still a Factor in 28% of Deaths
Prevention Week: Impaired Driving Still a Factor in 28% of Deaths
On the occasion of Québec’s Impaired Driving Prevention Week, authorities highlight a concerning statistic: each year, 28% of road fatalities are linked to alcohol or drug use.
In light of this reality, raising awareness remains crucial. Experts emphasize the importance of planning your transportation before consuming alcohol or drugs to avoid driving while impaired.
Several options are available to prevent risky situations:
- Designate in advance a sober person who will not consume and can drive.
- Use a taxi or public transportation.
- Plan to stay overnight at the location.
- Use a ride‑home service.
Friends and family also play a crucial role. Intervening when a loved one is about to drive impaired can make all the difference. Specialists recommend acting quickly, being persistent if necessary, and offering concrete alternatives such as paying for a taxi or providing a place to stay.
Québec’s Impaired Driving Prevention Week is thus an opportunity to reinforce a simple truth: getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs is never an option.
