The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, and the Department of Communication (DCOMM), in a collective public service message is urging motorists not to “Drink and Drive,” during the festive holiday season and during the change-over into the New Year 2020 when many will be out celebrating. The emphasis is on keeping everyone driving on our roads safe.
CPS is calling on the community to check family and friends before they get in front of the wheel of a car after they have had a few drinks.
Every driver has the opportunity to reduce tragedy on the country’s roads. The onus is on the one behind the wheel who has a responsibility when driving a vehicle.
Pay attention while driving by being disciplined and not impatient. Also select a designated driver if you plan to have a couple of drinks with family or friends.
There will be some entertainment activities during the Christmas holidays and Old to New Year changeover in homes, at bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
In order for every Sint Maarten family and visitors to be able to enjoy themselves, those driving on our roads, need to be their brother’s keeper by paying attention to those who may have had a little too much to drink.
Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. Let us all have a safe holiday season without having any road tragedies due to driving under the influence.
The following appeal is part of CPS’s annual Safe Holidays campaign in conjunction with DCOMM.