With more people likely to be out on the roads over the next couple of weeks, motorists are being warned of the dangers posed by drink driving ahead of the Christmas and New Year season.
While many of us will be enjoying the time off with friends and family, it is important to remember that where alcohol is concerned, the laws do not change just because it’s the holiday season.
AA Ireland states that the effects of alcohol on driving can linger on long after a night out. So, if you have been drinking, it’s of vital importance that you don’t get behind the wheel of a car until it is safe to do so. AA Ireland spokesperson Anna Cullen said:
“While the majority of us would never think of drinking and driving on the same night, we often forget that alcohol can continue to impact on your concentration, reaction times and driving ability into the following day, depending on how much you have consumed,”
Cullen added that drink driving is by no means confined to a specific time of the year, but with so much going on over the festive period there tends to be a spike.
More here on a campaign for pub goers this Christmas.
