York Regional Police are leaning on comedic antics to dissuade drunk drivers this holiday season, releasing a sardonic promo video inviting them to stay in their “palace of no-class comfort and bottom-level luxury” — Jail.

The video opens with sweeping views of a police detachment while cheesy music reminiscent of a low-budget infomercial tingles in the background. A suave voice-over provides narration.

“Forget about the outside world and enter a tawdry fortress of solitude à L’Hotel de York Regional Police — government owned and operated since 1971,” the voice croons.

“Our suites are divine, and your comfort is far from paramount. Each suite boasts stainless steel appliances and a firm mattress made from real Canadian concrete.”

The video also pokes fun at the “free shuttle service” that will be provided (police cruisers), gorgeous views of York Region “that you will never get to see” and shows a police officer smacking on a rubber glove while the voice over promises that “our friendly staff will be ready to tend to your every need.”

The flurry of jokes ends with a banner across the screen that reads, “Impaired driving is no joke. As bad as this hotel sounds, the consequences of impaired driving could be much worse.”

According to a police press release Wednesday, more than 1,800 impaired driving charges have been laid in York Region this year, an increase of six per cent over 2014.

It was also the jurisdiction of a tragic collision in September that killed three young children, Harry, Millie and Daniel Neville-Lake, as well as their grandfather Gary Neville. Marco Muzzo was charged with four counts of impaired driving causing death.

The York police video was being shared on social media Wednesday, along with the hashtag #ReservationsNotRequired.