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Drunk-driving views blurred
By Jason Tchir
Although statistics show otherwise, bar and restaurant managers
believe drunk-driving has declined, a survey shows. Of 500 manager
surveyed in Ontario by Toronto market-research firm Sensors Quality
Management, 84% expressed belief that drunk-driving has decreased
since 1995. "They told us it's much less of a problem. Several
also said younger patrons were drinking responsibly but older customers
weren't," said SQM president David Lipton.
Big factor
In fact, according to police, the number of drunk drivers on the
road has not dropped. Each year since 1995, alcohol has been a factor
in one-third of all fatal collisions, said OPP Sgt. Terry Blace.
"It's a possibility that people are drinking more responsibly
in some bars and restaurants," Blace said, "but it hasn't
translated onto the roads yet." |