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Road side checks to begin for impairment

Starting this Canada Day long weekend, police are stepping up their enforcement of impaired drivers at CounterAttack road checks across the province.

According to ICBC, every year in B.C., 65 people die in crashes involving impaired driving and on Vancouver Island, an average, nine people are killed in impaired-related crashes every year.

On Canada Day, on average, one person is killed and 190 are injured in 730 crashes across the province.

ICBC says, if you’re hosting a celebration this summer and plan to serve alcohol, you can get an ICBC special event permit kit for free.

The kits include items to encourage designated drivers to stay sober and for guests to find a safe ride home.

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