Operation Red Nose is coming to Toronto’s Distillery District this party season. From December 12 – 15 you will able drink and still be 0 alcohol tolerance compliant in your car. Although this is a test for Operation Red Nose in Toronto, it would be great news to see it stay and expand throughout the GTA.

Some of you may be unfamiliar with Operation Red Nose because until this year it has never been available in Toronto. This program is designed to keep drunk drivers off the road during the holiday season by giving them a safe and free alternative to becoming a tragic holiday statistic. The way that it works is very simple. If you are out at a party and have had too much to drink simply call Operation Red Nose. A 3-member volunteer team will come to your location. Two team members will drive you and your passengers to your destination in your own car. The 3rd team member will follow in the escort car. That’s all there is to it. If you need a ride from December 12 – 15 in Toronto’s Distillery District call 416-644-4364.

Operation Red Nose is the only program where the potentially impaired driver is driven home in his/her own car. This has been one of the most important features of the program as very often people are reluctant to leave their vehicles behind. Currently in more than 100 cities across Canada, the Distillery District in Toronto is the latest location to be added. This service is totally FREE of charge. Donations are accepted and distributed to charities in the region. In 2006 Operation Red Nose raised over 1.3 million dollars. Volunteers are always needed. And you don’t have to be a driver to volunteer. There are opportunities at the dispatch centre.

Be safe this holiday season! To find out more about Operation Red Nose follow the link below. http://www.ibc.ca/en/Operation_Red_Nose/index.asp