It’s that time of year again, the season of parties, work do’s, beach days and barbecues where we break out the drinks. We all know what to do, or what not to do, we have all heard the different taglines over the years:

  • If you drink and drive, you’re a bloody idiot
  • Stop a mate from driving drunk, bloody legend
  • Sorry, that’s a fail

And yet our family and friends are still crashing and being killed on Selwyn roads due to impaired driving. There is no excuse for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s time to step up and save lives.

Driving impaired simply isn’t worth the risk, to life, to family, to friends, to work. Plan ahead and sort out how you, your family and your friends are going to get home safely.

There are plenty of options available, if you take some time to sort your safe ride home before you head out. Stay alert to your family and friends’ intoxication levels — if they look like driving, be brave, save their lives or potentially the lives of others, get them to use another option to get home.

It can be hard to step up and question others, but what’s a little discomfort if it saves a life? Think about the risks, don’t do it, and stop others from doing it. Get home safe this summer.

Find out more about other useful tips on keeping you and your family and friends safe.

Last modified: 27 Nov 2023 1:19pm