Canadian police officers want to prevent drunk driving with Nickelback

But seriously, don't drive drunk.

Drunk driving can be difficult to prevent. So difficult, in fact, that police organizations have turned to terrible music as a preventative tactic.

In a Facebook post from Saturday, the Kensington Police Service of Kensington, Price Edward Island announced an ingenious punishment to discourage drunk driving. Rather than detailing the legal repercussions drunk drivers will face, they'll have to endure a car ride to jail while Nickelback plays.

To show just how serious they are, the Kensington Police included a photo of the Nickelback tape they intend to play for offenders.

The post reads: "Now, now, no need to thank us, we figure if you are foolish enough to get behind the wheel after drinking then a little Chad Kroeger and the boys is the perfect gift for you."

This announcement might serve as a little harmless fun, but there is nothing more fear-inducing than the idea of listening to Nickelback while seated in the back of a police car.

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