Working Draft for:Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 7th, 2017 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Plan a Safe Ride
Police watching for impaired drivers far and wide
When you celebrate holidays, #PlanASafeRide
Nov 29, 2017
‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the land,Many police were patrolling, with breath testers on hand,
Impaired driving is the traffic spotlight for December,
Drivers take heed, and we hope you remember.
Their kids were home with a sitter, tucked in bed tight,
Mom and Dad had the chance to go out for the night,
The party had been festive, Mom drank wine, Dad had beer,
They’d ignored the host’s plea, “You should sleep it off here.”
“Or just call a cab, or a friend who’s not drinking,
They’ll seize your car for three days. What are you thinking?
There’s licence suspensions, fines, and jail time,
You’re putting everyone at risk and committing a crime!”
“It’s a short trip, I’ll be fine,” Dad had scoffed,
They hopped in the minivan and then they drove off,
They sped down the road, not a care in the world,
Then from behind a siren blared, as red and blue swirled.
Dad pulled off to the side, with a feeling of dread,
For he knew he’d been caught, and what lay ahead,
The breath test was quick, and the result less than great,
The machine does not lie; Dad exceeded .08.
Dad spoke not a word… but could not mask his shame,
Mom sat there, teeth clenched, cursing his name.
The officer exclaimed, as he looked at the blood alcohol fail,
“Happy Christmas to all… except you, sir. Off to jail.”
(With sincere apologies to Clement Clark Moore)
You better watch out. You better not drive… if you’re impaired.
The holiday season is upon us, and SGI and law enforcement are focusing on impaired drivers for December’s Traffic Safety Spotlight.
Planning a Party? Do your part and Plan a Safe Ride Home for your Guests!
Statistics:
- Last holiday season (Dec. 1, 2016 to Jan. 3, 2017), three people were killed and 35 people were injured as a result of impaired driving-related collisions in Saskatchewan.
- In total, alcohol was a factor in 57 deaths (46% of all traffic fatalities) in Saskatchewan in 2016.
- Last year in Saskatchewan, there were 1,100 collisions involving alcohol or drugs, killing 57 people and injuring 464 others.
Consequences for impaired driving:
- There is zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs for new drivers. This includes drivers 21 years of age and under and all drivers in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program or Motorcycle GDL program.
- For experienced drivers, consequences for impaired driving kick in at .04 to .08 BAC. A first offence results in a three-day licence suspension, a three-day vehicle seizure and the individual has to complete a DWI course.
- A new driver caught drinking and driving on a first offence has their licence suspended for 60 days and their vehicle seized for three days. They also have to complete a Driving Without Impairment (DWI) course.
- Saskatchewan’s ignition interlock laws are the strongest in Canada, with mandatory ignition interlock for all drivers convicted of impaired driving or refusing to provide a breath sample. Mandatory participation lengths range from one to 10 years, depending on previous impaired driving convictions and blood alcohol levels at the time of the offence.
https://www.sgi.sk.ca/about/newsreleases/2017/impaired-driving-dec.html
We hope you enjoy the fun and festivities, but remember – there’s never an excuse for driving impaired. There are a number of ways to ensure everyone gets home safely over the holidays. From everyone at SGI, take care out there.
The Operation Red Nose page has all the details.
The Ding in the New Year page has all the details.
Whatever ride you choose, make sure it’s a safe and sober one.
The Report impaired drivers program page has all the details.
Safe ride programs
Operation Red Nose
SGI is proud to sponsor Operation Red Nose (ORN), a safe ride program that gets you, and your vehicle, home safely. You can enjoy some festive cheer with a safe and sober ride right to your doorstep. ORN runs in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, The Battlefords and Yorkton on select dates between November 24 and December 31.The Operation Red Nose page has all the details.
Ding in the New Year
Ding in the New Year is a road safety program that provides free bus service on New Year’s Eve. Whatever your plans for the New Year, they depend on you making it home safely from your New Year’s Eve celebrations. SGI is pleased to once again partner with bus services in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw to provide free transportation to party-goers December 31.The Ding in the New Year page has all the details.
Safe ride ideas
There’s always a better option than driving impaired. The key is to plan your safe ride home in advance, before your judgment is impaired. Here are some other options:- choose a designated driver in advance
- call a cab
- call a friend or family member to pick you up
- use a designated driving service
- host a party and let your guests stay the night
- book a hotel room for the night
- get a group of friends together and book a limo or party bus for the night
Whatever ride you choose, make sure it’s a safe and sober one.
Report Impaired Drivers
If you see a driver you think is impaired, pull over safely to the side of the road and call 911.The Report impaired drivers program page has all the details.
Plan ahead so we can all make it home safely to our loved ones.
Family gatherings, holiday parties and festive cheer with friends make for some special memories over the holidays.
Make sure the magic and memories of the holiday season never end. Be a good Wingman by stepping up and stopping family and friends from driving impaired. Show your loved ones how much you care by making sure they get home safely – arrange for a sober ride, or offer them a place to stay for the night.
Family gatherings, holiday parties and festive cheer with friends make for some special memories over the holidays.
Make sure the magic and memories of the holiday season never end. Be a good Wingman by stepping up and stopping family and friends from driving impaired. Show your loved ones how much you care by making sure they get home safely – arrange for a sober ride, or offer them a place to stay for the night.
Links to programs
- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $5,585.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!
- Dec 8th - Skate with Santa - Come on down to the Skating Rink and join in the fun. Starts at 7:00pm at the Preeceville Skating Arena
- Check out the town of Preeceville newsletter on all the upcoming community events for Nov/Dec. Online and/or sign up and have your own copy emailed to you.
- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $5,585.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!
- Dec 8th - Skate with Santa - Come on down to the Skating Rink and join in the fun. Starts at 7:00pm at the Preeceville Skating Arena
- Check out the town of Preeceville newsletter on all the upcoming community events for Nov/Dec. Online and/or sign up and have your own copy emailed to you.
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