Galway motorists warned not to drink and drive during NYE celebrations
Galway bay fm newsroom - Motorists are being urged not to drive under the influence in the run up or aftermath of the New Year's eve celebrations across Galway.
In the past week, 25 people were arrested for drink driving offences in the western region which includes counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Longford and Clare.
Around 30 percent of these arrests took place in the Galway division.
The Garda christmas road safety campaign continues until January 6th and sixty checkpoints are being mounted across the western region every day.
Motorists are also advised to drive with extra care as heavy rainfall is forecast for this afternoon.
Western region regional traffic Superintendent Pat Murray says the message is quite clear - 'don't drink and drive'