It seems some motorists still aren't getting the message. "Don't get behind the wheel if you are drinking, or high on drugs."
The drinking and driving laws changed Dec. 18, and now anyone who has been lawfully stopped may be required to take a breathalyzer
RCMP say every year over 65 people are killed in B.C. in alcohol-related car crashes
Vic-PD Cst. Matt Rutherford says luckily there haven't been any major incidents, but some people are still making bad decisions.
"Since December 1st, we've removed 42 drivers off our roads as of Monday morning that were impaired by either drugs or alcohol, so that number is still far too high. We're encouraging everyone in the next one to two weeks, whenever when they are getting behind the wheel, do not be impaired by either drugs or alcohol."
Rutherford advises you to call a taxi, take public transit, or arrange to have someone act as a designated driver. Don't get in a car if the driver is impaired, and call 911 to report a suspected impaired driver.