 Convince the guest not to drive. This includes any motorized vehicle, including cars, boats, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles and motorcycles. Convincing a guest not to drive can be a real challenge. Don't be afraid to show your concern for your guest's welfare.

 If the person will give you his/her car keys, take them and store them away. If the guest will not give you the keys, and you know they are unfit to drive, you may have to resort to stronger measures such as calling the police.

Host Responsibilities and Liabilities

As the Host of a special occasion, you:

• can be held legally liable for the safety and intoxication of your guests.
• can be held responsible for injuries or damages that occur as a result of the alcohol you provide.
• can be responsible for your guests at any function that you organize, including weddings, street parties and company parties.
• can be held responsible for the safety and behaviour of your guests until they're sober, not just until they leave your party or function.

Risk Reduction

While all risks may not completely be eliminated, lower your liability risks by implementing the following:

• never serving alcohol to people under the legal drinking age of 19 years;
• never serving alcohol to anyone you suspect may already be intoxicated;
• never serving alcohol to rowdy or unauthorized people;
• discouraging excessive drinking;
• preventing drunken, violent or disorderly conduct at the event ;
• never raffling alcohol or holding contests that involve buying, drinking or winning alcohol;
• never letting guests drink and drive;
• never making drinking the focus of your event;
• encouraging responsible consumption;
• serving alcohol only within the allowed hours for Special Occasion Permits;
• always serving food with alcohol;
• offering a variety of low-alcohol and alcohol free drinks;
• offering access to call transportation and promoting the use of a