Clare Gardai Urge Road Safety on New Year’s Eve

As the New Year draws close, those planning to celebrate in style are being warned that excess alcohol can still be in their systems in the morning.

Gardai are also urging people to ensure they leave the car at home if they’re heading to a pub or party and to have a plan in place ensuring their safe return.

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Extra checkpoints will be set up at key locations across Clare where officers will be clamping down on various offences including drink driving.

Head of Clare’s Garda Traffic Corp, Inspector John Galvin says a few simple measures can prevent a good night being spoiled.