Over the past five years, there have been 1,950 crashes, 540
injuries and three fatalities over the B.C. Day long weekend throughout the
province. Speed and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs are two of
the greatest contributors to the province’s roadside fatalities. Each year, 350
people die on B.C. roads, with 127 people losing their
lives in alcohol- or drug-related crashes.

Throughout the summer, police will target a number of dangerous
driving behaviours. It is imperative that people who drink have a designated
driver to take them home or arrange for public transit or a taxi.

During summer, the combination of hot days and long drives create a
dangerous cocktail, often resulting in driver fatigue, which slows reaction
time, decreases awareness and impairs judgment.

BC Government news release