'Beyond belief' that some people believe it is acceptable to drive while intoxicated

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries of the Garda National Road Traffic Bureau: 'Unfortunately, there is an element that still thinks it’s within their right to drive whatever speed they like intoxicated and being distracted.' Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

It is “beyond belief” that some people think it is acceptable to drive while intoxicated, the Chief Superintendent of the Garda National Road Traffic Bureau has said.

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries said that there were 14 deaths on Irish roads during the gardaí' s Christmas safety appeal that ran from December 1 2023 to January 4 2024.