"21 people were arrested each day for drink or drug driving Nearly 26,500 motorists were detected for speeding More than 450 drivers were fined for not wearing a seatbelt 26 people died on the roads over the Christmas period"
"More than 700 drivers a day were caught speeding over the Christmas period, while 21 people were arrested each day for drink or drug driving."
"Gardaí have urged the public to report friends or family members who engage in dangerous driving after a high number of road fatalities last year."
Over the Christmas period, more than 700 drivers were caught speeding each day, totaling nearly 26,500 motorists detected for speeding. An average of 21 people were arrested daily for drink or drug driving. Over 450 drivers received fines for not wearing seatbelts. A total of 26 people died on the roads during the period. Gardaí urged the public to report friends or family members who engage in dangerous driving. The appeals followed a high number of road fatalities the previous year and aim to reduce dangerous behaviour and improve road safety during holiday periods.
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