On behalf of everyone at MyDDride, we hope that you had a fantastic holiday season, filled with joy, laughter and lots to eat! For many Canadians, “lots to drink” just so happens to be a popular way to describe their holiday festivities. The holidays and alcohol consumption often go hand in hand. Unfortunately, this is why there is generally an uptick in DUI incidents and licence suspensions in the month of December.
As you’re probably aware, in British Columbia, law enforcement ramps up road checks during the holiday season. This often leads to vehicle impoundments in addition to suspended licences. If you’ve ever found yourself in this situation, you know that retrieving your vehicle from the impound yard can be a daunting task.
What do you do if your licence gets suspended?
Vancouver’s Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group explains that if your blood alcohol content is between 0.05 and 0.08, the approved screening device used by police will show a ‘warn’ result. If it’s your first warn reading in five years, your driver’s licence will be immediately seized and you won’t be able to drive for three days. As well, your vehicle may be towed and impounded for three days. You must also pay a $200 penalty and apply to have your licence reinstated.
First things first, you’ll have to pay any outstanding fines and impound fees. You’ll also have to ensure you have valid insurance and registration documents to prove ownership of the vehicle. Of course, you will have to arrange for someone with a valid driver’s licence to drive your vehicle home. While the first two steps are straightforward, the third can often present a challenge. Friends and family aren’t always available. As well, towing services can be expensive and impersonal. This is where MyDDride offers a practical and convenient solution.
How can MyDDride help you to retrieve your vehicle?
At MyDDride, we understand the stress and inconvenience of retrieving your vehicle from an impound lot. To make your life a lot easier in this frustrating situation, one of our professional and courteous drivers can safely drive your vehicle home for you. We will come to the impound yard so that our driver can drive your car back to your desired location. Our chase car follows behind.
The chase car is driven by a support driver. This individual ensures that the driver of your vehicle can return after completing the service. We handle all the logistics. That way, you don’t have to worry about coordinating rides or relying on friends and family.
Why choose MyDDride over a tow truck?
We understand that, in this sticky situation, a tow truck might seem like an easy option. However, this popular method of vehicle transport comes with significant downsides. The first and most obvious is the high costs associated with towing. Tow services charge hefty fees based on distance and time. There is also no personal touch to the towing service. Your vehicle is simply hauled away instead of being carefully driven.
Not to mention, securing a tow truck can often be an inconvenient process. Scheduling a tow can take hours. This is especially the case during busy seasons, like the holidays. With MyDDride, your car is driven with care. You avoid unnecessary costs and the service is tailored to your needs.
While our team is always ready to help, the best solution is to avoid vehicle impoundment and licence suspension in the first place. However, if you’ve been out enjoying drinks with friends, let MyDDride be your designated driver. Call or text us at 604-283-8532 or visit our Contact page to book our services today!