Do you get stressed during your nights out? With a little bit of planning, evenings with your friends and family can be made stress-free. Long gone are the days where you’re stuck at a bar, wondering how you’re going to get you and your car home safely. With our local Vancouver designated driver service, there’s no reason for you to get behind the wheel under the influence.

Safer for other drivers, yourself, and your vehicle. Here’s how Safe Designated Drivers are here to protect you:

Keeping Drunk Drivers Off the Road

This is one of the biggest advantages of our service and the most crucial. Since 1980, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) has been raising awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. They’re substantial efforts and relentless lobbying led to local governments increasing the fines and penalties for drunk driving.

According to the National Post, “Canada ranks No. 1 among 19 wealthy countries for percentage of roadway deaths linked to alcohol impairment.” While MADD has made incredible strides in increasing road safety, even one drunk driver on the road is too many. Between March 2020 to February 2021, there’s been a 14% decrease in the number of impaired operations of motor vehicles. This could be attributed to stricter penalties; however, the effects of Covid-19 restrictions likely played a role. The fear is that this statistic will increase now that restaurants and bars are open post-quarantine.

When a driver gets behind the wheel drunk, they’re not only showing carelessness for themselves but the people around them. To grant affordable and safe alternatives, our designated driver service is dedicated to eliminating the prevalence of impaired driving.

How Many Drinks Are Too Many?

The answer may surprise you. When you envision a “drunk driver,” you likely picture someone slurring their words, barely able to stand up straight. However, impaired driving doesn’t require you to be a drink shy of passing out. In fact, MADD states that two drinks within two hours could get you close to the 0.05 blood alcohol level. While this is dependent on your body composition (height, weight, etc.), a couple alcoholic drinks suppress alertness and reduce motor co-ordination.

To further understand the effects of alcohol on impairment levels, check out MADD’s chart: the ABCs of BACs (Blood Alcohol Concentration).  If you’re asking yourself whether or not you’re safe to drive, best call a designated driver service.

What About Weed?

With the legalization of non-medical cannabis in Canada, you may be wondering if it’s legal to drive while high. As the effects of marijuana inhibit motor skills, it’s a criminal offence to operate a vehicle while under the influence of cannabis. The two active ingredients in cannabis are THC and CBD, both interfere with your ability to drive.

According to Canada Drives, THC has intoxicating effects while CBD is more therapeutic and calming. While CBD does not cause people to get that high feeling, consumption of any form of cannabis can slow reaction time, alter motor skills, and inhibit short-term memory and concentration. Therefore, you should never get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs, from legal forms such as cannabis to illegal substances like LSD, cocaine, ketamine, or methamphetamines. Even prescription medications can impair your ability to drive safely. However, with round the clock designated drivers in Vancouver, you can get where you need to go when under the influence of drugs.

How Long Between Cannabis Consumption and Driving?

Cannabis affects people differently so it’s difficult to determine when it’s safe to drive after the consumption. Some experts advise that a minimum of four hours is enough time for the effects of cannabis to wear off. However, this is the bare minimum, and many people will need to wait longer before they’re safe to drive. Keep in mind that the way you consume the cannabis, the amount, and your tolerance levels all play a role.

Why Hire a Designated Driver Service?

To keep you and others safe! While there are many benefits to Safe Designated Driver, such as your car being delivered home safely, no need to rely on your friend being the DD, and peace of mind, above all is the responsibility of safety. To ensure you get home without compromising the well-being of other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, our team is here to help. Reach out today to book your designated driver in Vancouver.