Gardaí urge drivers to take care in cold snap as 148 killed on Irish roads in 2022

In the seven days since the Christmas and New Year road safety campaign was launched, 144 people have been caught driving under the influence, with 35 arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

Gardaí have issued an appeal to the public to be extra careful on the roads during the festive period as it was revealed more than 140 people died on Irish roads so far this year.

As part of the Christmas and New Year road safety campaign, gardaí will particularly target drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and the injuries or fatalities it could cause.