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Keep driving sober and reap the rewards
Driving sober – without any impairing alcohol or drugs in your blood – is the right thing to do.
Three good reasons to driver sober
Helps protect your wallet
Building on your safe driving record means a higher Driver Safety Rating and savings of up to 25 percent on your Autopac premium.Helps protect you and your family on the road
Mistakes happen. But you'll likely make fewer of them when you're alert and focused. You're also better able to avoid the hazards other drivers may throw at you.Helps protect your reputation
Driving sober is what responsible citizens do.
On the other hand, these are among the penalties for drinking and driving:
- Higher Autopac premiums and other costs
- Vehicle impoundment
- Possible driver's licence suspension
For a safe ride home, rely on Operation Red Nose
If you've had a few drinks at a
holiday gathering, why not get
Operation Red Nose working for
you? A Red Nose volunteer will
drive you home in your vehicle.
It's free but donations are
accepted. Proceeds go to
community and sports
programs in Manitoba.
For more information, watch The 60-Second Driver on CTV, or visit the following sections on this website:
- Drive Safely in Driving Tips
