The holidays are upon us and the North Vancouver RCMP is reminding all citizens to enjoy themselves responsibly.
A recent press release from the RCMP noted that with the increase of drinking events comes the increase of police Counterattack road checks.
The North Vancouver RCMP is proactively looking for impaired drivers.
The time to plan on how to get home safely is before you begin drinking. There are plenty of options available; consider the use of public transportation, call a taxi, take turns being the designated driver, or better yet, call the friendly volunteers at Operation Red Nose.
In North Vancouver, Operation Red Nose is a charitable program run by the North Shore Rotary Club and ICBC Road Sense. This public service has been operating on the North Shore since 2000.
During the weekends, between Nov. 28 and Dec. 31, volunteers will be standing by waiting for your call. From 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. they can be reached at 778-288-8996. Volunteers will pick you up and drive you and your vehicle home safely.
For a volunteer form or more information check out the website at nsorn.org.
North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Richard De Jong said in the release that drugs and alcohol impact a person's thoughts, moods and judgment.
"Deciding to drive under the influence is engaging in high risk behavior," he said. "Plan ahead and let someone else drive you home."
