Get Home Safe
We've all seen or heard the phrase, Get Home Safe. It refers to designating a driver, finding an alternate ride home, or staying put when it's not safe for you to drive.
If your group or organization is hosting a large event where alcohol will be served, be sure to pick up a copy of ICBC's Get Home Safe Community Kit. It includes posters, table cards, CounterAttack buttons, designated driver stickers, brochures, clipsheets and fact sheets. It's based on an event that would attract about 250 people.
To obtain a Get Home Safe kit, contact your ICBC regional Loss Prevention office.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Get Home Safe Program
Throwing a party of your own
If you're organizing a party or social event where alcohol will be served, keep the following tips in mind:
| Know how your guests plan to get home. It's better to arrange the drive home at the beginning of the evening so you know it's there at the end. | |
| Offer lots of non-alcoholic drinks, like soft drinks, juice, or water. Or make up some fun mocktails — non-alcoholic cocktails suitable for any event. Don't force alcohol on anyone. | |
| Serve plenty of food and snacks. Alcohol works faster on an empty stomach; don't give it a chance. | |
| Keep a one-ounce glass at the bar and make using it a house rule. You'd be surprised at how many people overestimate the volume of an ounce, and so lose track of how much alcohol they're really drinking. | |
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If any of your guests has had too much to drink and still wants to drive home, it's your responsibility to stop them. Invite them to sleep at your house, find them a ride with someone else, take them home yourself, or call a cab. If they still insist on driving, call the police. You might save a life. |
