Some owners are without their wheels after handing their keys to people who were unfit to drive.
Of the seven vehicles Prince George RCMP impounded over the weekend during the holiday season's CounterAttack campaign, four did not belong to the driver and one belonged to a business.
"Despite the fact the owners were not driving, those vehicles are still subject to impoundment for up to 30 days," RCMP said. "Please consider who you give your vehicle keys to."
Moreover, four of the drivers charged with an impaired driving offence were coming from company-sponsored celebrations.
"We ask that business owners provide alternative rides home to those attending their events and take steps to ensure compliance," RCMP said.
In all, RCMP issued five 90-day immediate roadside prohibitions and 30 day vehicle impoundments.
One other driver was issued a seven-day immediate roadside prohibition and vehicle impoundment and another vehicle was impounded due to a 24-hour driving prohibition.
Two drivers were issued 24-hour driving prohibitions for drugs, one was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition for alcohol and one new driver was issued a 12-hour driving prohibition for alcohol.
One ticket each was also issued for driving contrary to restrictions, failing to stop for police and driving without due care an attention.
There are options to driving home after having too much to drink. Call a friend or family member, take the bus or get a taxi. Or call Operation Red Nose at 250-962-RIDE (7433) between 9 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through to Dec. 20 and on New Year's Eve.
Volunteers will show up to take you home in your own vehicle.
Anyone who sees someone driving while impaired is urged to call RCMP at 250-561-3300 or 911.
