"It is also one of the periods during which road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision,"
"To date, 189 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads."
"This year's Christmas and New Year road safety appeal focuses on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the devastating loss of life and serious injuries it can cause."
During the week of December 22–28 almost 2,100 checkpoints were conducted. Three fatalities and eight serious collisions occurred that week, with multiple people seriously injured. Enforcement produced 149 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and more than 4,600 drivers were caught speeding. Recorded top speeds included 118 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, 140 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, 167 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, 207 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, and 164 km/h in a 120 km/h zone. More than 435 vehicles were seized. Around 150 fixed charge notices were issued for mobile phone use and 45 for seat belt offences. Year-to-date road deaths numbered 189, and the Christmas and New Year road safety appeal focuses on the dangers of driving under the influence and the need for drivers to slow down and take care.
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