During the past ten years, a total of 34 people were killed and 146 seriously injured on Irish roads during the St. Patrick’s holiday period.
Mandatory Alcohol Checkpoints will be mounted at various places across the country targeting drink driving. Over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period in 2008 there were 530 driving while intoxicated incidents.
Other road users are also being advised to take extra care. Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists should wear something that will make them stand out to other road-users, particularly in poor weather conditions and low visibility. Wear reflective materials at all times and pedestrians should carry a torch at night.
Pedestrians are advised to drink in moderation if walking home after a social event. Alcohol is considered to be a factor in a quarter of pedestrian deaths each year.
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