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NANAIMO – Volunteers were at the Brechin Road boat launch to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired driving on land or water.
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Caroline Robinson

Caroline Robinson, ICBC road safety coordinator, and Cpl. Norm Smith, of Nanaimo Traffic Services, show off keychains promoting the Drinking Driving Counterattack message.

Nanaimo RCMP Traffic Services, ICBC and Nanaimo community policing volunteers were at the boat launch near Brechin Road Friday to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired driving on land or water.

Impaired driving laws are also applicable on lakes, rivers and oceans and boaters are reminded not to drink while operating motor vessels.



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