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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-26, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,1997. McClinchey South End Auto You have too much to lose ~ Don’t drink & drive THE ROAD THINK ABOUT IT Brussels Agromart Brussels 887-6273 Drunk driving causes more deaths, injuries and destruction than all murders, muggers, rapists and robberies combined. Drunk driving costs society tens of millions of dollars annually in court costs, rehabilitation, lost earnings, health care and social programs each year. This money comes directly out of your pocket in taxes and lost revenue. Every 4 hours, someone is killed by an impaired driver. Every 20 minutes someone, somewhere in Canada falls victim to an impaired driver and every year almost 50% of all traffic collisions involve alcohol. YOUR FUTURE Wheeler Auto Glass Wingham 357-1270 WHAT CAN I PERSONALLY DO TO REDUCE THESE STATISTICS? * "SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS". * Be a "DESIGNATED DRIVER" (Remember impairment starts with the first drink.) * Use "OPERATION LOOKOUT" to report Impaired drivers * Promote "ZERO ALCOHOL DRIVING". * Be a "RESPONSIBLE PARTY HOST". The end-result of drinking and driving can devastate you — physically, emotionally and financially. The consequences are serious, yet it is one of the most avoidable crimes in the Criminal Code. Avoidable because all you have to do is make sure you never get behind the wheel of a car after you've been drinking. If you've been drinking, there are many alternatives to driving. Options include calling a cab, calling a friend, taking public transit, or staying overnight. BLYTH &» /district '&£/ FIRE DEPARTMENT Blyth 523-4211 the Blyth Ipo Blyth 523-9381 (A) WestViX Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company 529-7921