MADD launches Red Ribbon campaign
Halifax NewsNet
November 6, 2008

Mothers Against Drunk Driving have launched their Project Red Ribbon campaign for sober driving through the holiday season with a plea to Canadians to get involved by phoning 911 when they see a suspected impaired driver.

Margaret Miller, MADD Canada's national president, urged the public to take action in two meaningful ways. "We would like to see Canadians get involved in the fight against impaired driving. Call 911 if you see a suspected impaired driver and report the incident to the police. In this way, the immediate danger of an impaired driving crash can be removed from the road," and Miller adds, "You never know, by phoning 911 you may be saving a life."

"We would also like Canadians to make a personal pledge to drive sober and display a red ribbon on their vehicle or their car keys, purse, backpack or other personal item to reinforce the important message not to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs."

The annual ribbon campaign is one of the most visible public awareness drives against impaired driving during the Christmas and New Year's holiday season.

Here are the Top 10 dangerous driving behaviour could be a sign of an impaired driver.

1. Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed

2. Drifting in and out of lanes

3. Tailgating and changing lanes frequently

4. Making exceptionally wide turns

5. Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance

6. Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights

7. Disregarding signals and lights

8. Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly

9. Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on

10. Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather.