{"id":2567,"date":"2016-12-12T21:09:26","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T21:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/?p=2567"},"modified":"2016-12-12T21:09:26","modified_gmt":"2016-12-12T21:09:26","slug":"way-to-avoid-drinking-and-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/way-to-avoid-drinking-and-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep the Holidays Safe: 7 Ways to Avoid Drinking and Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t Make A Fatal Mistake: 7 Ways to Avoid Drinking and Driving Over the Holidays<\/h2>\n

The holidays are a great time filled with parties, dinners, get-togethers, and festive cheer with friends and loved ones. Generally, that festive cheer includes alcohol\u2026 and for some, quite a bit of it.<\/p>\n

With so many ways to avoid drinking and driving, it\u2019s hard to understand why some people make the fatal mistake of getting behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s just not worth it. There are tons of ways to avoid drinking and driving, and we\u2019re here to make sure you know your options. Here\u2019s a list of the best choices to make to keep yourself, and others, safe this holiday season.<\/p>\n

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Drinking and Driving Affects More Than Just Yourself<\/h3>\n

When you make the decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, you\u2019re accepting that you could potentially kill someone. Your decision could destroy a family. Are you really okay with that?<\/p>\n

Some people still do it anyway. In 2012, 58% of crash deaths in Canada were caused by drivers who had alcohol or drugs in their system. That was 1,497 deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s not counting the amount of injuries, serious or minor, that resulted from impaired driving. In 2010, 210,932 vehicles and properties were damaged by drunk drivers.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be another statistic. Be smart and safe, and enjoy your holidays responsibly.<\/p>\n

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Ontario Drinking and Driving Laws<\/h3>\n

In Ontario, you face steep penalties for drinking and driving.<\/p>\n

For all novice drivers, or drivers under 21, there is a zero BAC (blood alcohol concentration) law. If you are caught with any alcohol in your system, no matter how much, you can face a 30 day license suspension and a fine of anywhere from $60 to $500.<\/p>\n

Novice drivers could also have their license cancelled. This means they have to start the process and tests all over again.<\/p>\n

For all drivers who are pulled over and fail the field sobriety test, the following penalties could occur.<\/p>\n