With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching, the RCMP has issued a few safety tips for residents planning to ring in the new year with a party.
According to the RCMP, arranging a safe ride home is the first step to ensuring your safety if you plan to celebrate the new year.
“The basic thing is make sure you have a safe ride home, if you’re not drinking great, but make sure if you’re on the road you’re safe, you’re not too tired,” one officer says.
Even if you choose not to drink or use drugs while celebrating, the RCMP says it is important to remain mindful of other factors like lack of sleep that could impact the safety of yourself and those around you.
Police say simple steps like pulling off to the side of the road for a quick nap, and remaining vigilant on the roads during the holiday can make a significant difference in getting home safely.
Additionally, law enforcement says the unfortunate reality is some drivers will be under the influence during the holiday, and the RCMP remains aware and is encouraging anyone who sees suspicious activity on the roads to report it immediately.
