Motorists urged to slow down over Easter with 45 people killed in collisions so far in 2023

Motorists urged to avoid drink/drug driving over Easter Bank Holiday. (Picture: PA Wire)

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists to slowdown and to not drive if they “are impaired through alcohol, drugs or fatigue" over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Last Easter, two people were killed and 18 were seriously injured over the bank holiday. In the last five years, 11 people have been killed with 67 seriously injured over the Easter period.