As New Year's Eve celebrations get underway later today, party go-ers are being urged to leave the car keys at home.
The Road Safety Authority is reminding motorists that drink-driving is not worth the risk of killing someone or themselves.
It comes as thousands of people are expected to ring in the New Year tonight across the country.
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You can watch a video on the consequences of carelessness on the roads below:
Spokesperson for the Road Safety Authority Brian Farrell is advising people to make a plan in advance for getting home safely:
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