Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving is a registered charity operating in Ontario since 1989 (officially). We have hosted the arrive alive DRIVE SOBER campaign since that time. OCCID does not telemarket, we do not use professional fundraisers. All board members sit in a voluntary capacity.

Having a Party? Use our top ten party smart tips:

1. Plan activities that require little skill
2. Have alcohol free drinks
3. Serve lots of snacks
4. Be prepared for overnight guests
5. Serve alcoholic drinks yourself
6. Don't over-serve
7. Have cash for taxis
8. Stop serving alcohol early in the evening
9. Use designated drivers
   and the #1 tip
10. Drink sensibly yourself.

When you host a party you are responsible for your guests' actions and behavior:

• You are considered legally responsible when you host an event in your home or office, rented hall, golf course, or on municipal property - i.e. a park or community center.
• You can be found liable even if you didn't personally serve your guests alcohol.
• This means you can be sued if your guest drives home after drinking and is involved in a crash or even falls down the stairs.
• Protect yourself from a lawsuit and try the tips above to have a safer party.

Ontario's Law for Transporting Alcohol
Section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) states "No person shall drive or have the care or control of a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act....whether it is in motion or not, while there is contained in the vehicle any liquor, except under the authority of a licence or permit." Section 32(2) is an exception to 32(1) and states " Subsection (1) does not apply if the liquor in the vehicle (a) is in a container that is unopened and the seal unbroken; or (b) is packed in baggage that is fastened closed or is not otherwise readily available to any person in the vehicle."