With the August Bank Holiday this weekend, gardaí have made an appeal to road users to behave responsibly when driving.
“We advise all drivers to slow down, to wear a seatbelt, to ensure that their passengers are also wearing theirs and to keep their phone out of reach while driving,” said a spokesperson.
“Keep your full attention on the road at all times.”
They also urge drivers not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs to risk losing their license.
A garda spokesperson stated: “Please arrange a lift home in advance if you intend to go socialising over the Bank Holiday Weekend or get a taxi. Never get into a car as a passenger with anyone whom you think may have consumed alcohol or drugs.”
As always, gardaí will be operating high visibility checkpoints and speed checks on the roads across the weekend.