The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have called on drivers to act responsibly and to not be tempted to drink and drive this Christmas and New Year period. This year’s Christmas and New Year road safety appeal was launched at An Garda Síochána Headquarters in Dublin and focuses on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the devastating loss of life and serious injuries it can cause.

• 83 fatalities and 709 serious injuries* in Christmas / New Year period over last five years
• Morning after highlighted as one in four drivers admit to driving over the limit the morning after
• Drivers reminded that all drink driving offences carry a disqualification
• Almost 4,500 drivers arrested for drink driving to date in 2021