Drive Sober, Stay Alive: BC Highway Patrol launches the Summer Impaired Driving Campaign

B.C., BC Highway Patrol, Road Safety Unit

2025-06-10 12:15 PDT

With summer vacations come the open road, sunny skies and inevitably, some people who choose to drive impaired.

BC Highway Patrol is aiming to reduce that number to zero with the June 15 to August 31, 2025, Summer Impaired Driving Campaign.

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Summer vacations and road trips cannot include drugs and alcohol behind the wheel, says Superintendent Mike Coyle with BC Highway Patrol. No matter whether you’re going to a music festival, a wine tour, or the family camping trip, plan ahead so that you drive sober and attentive. Don’t start celebrating too early.

Drivers can expect to see enhanced patrols and check stops from BC Highway Patrol especially on long weekends or for special events.

Here are tips to plan ahead for a safer and more enjoyable drive:

• Leave more time than you think you need to get to your destination;
• Slow down, and practice being 20% more patient while driving;
• Plan relaxing stops that avoid alcohol and drugs;
• If you’re going to an event with alcohol and drugs, have a solid plan for getting there and back. Use a reliable designated driver, taxi, ride-share, transit or other safe options;
• Avoid late-night or very early-morning driving over long distances (that you’re not used to doing).

Impaired driving is completely preventable. Act responsibly behind the wheel, says Superintendent Coyle. And if you do see a problem, including a suspected impaired driver, call police right away.

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Email: chad.badry@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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