There is no need to operate any type of motorized vehicle if you drink or take drugs. Check the label on prescription or over the counter medications before taking them so that you can make an informed decision about driving.

Many communities all over Saskatchewan also have programs in place to report impaired drivers (RID). These programs encourage the public to pull over and call 911 if they see a driver they suspect is impaired.

Other community organizations offer programs to help reduce impaired driving. They include:

MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving

MADD is a non-profit, grassroots organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this crime. In Saskatchewan MADD has two chapters and two communities with community leaders.

www.madd.ca

SADD – Students Against Drinking and Driving

SADD is an organization of young people that works to prevent friends and family from drinking and driving which is the leading cause of death for people under 35.

www.saddsask.ca

RCMP – Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The RCMP, Canada’s national police force, has resources and lesson plans to help understand and reduce incidents of impaired driving. They may also be able to provide guest speakers.

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

SGI – Saskatchewan Government Insurance

Saskatchewan’s publicly-owned insurance company has information on drinking, drugs and driving consequences including copies of their public awareness campaign resources.

www.sgi.sk.ca