The holiday period road toll provisionally stands at 13, which is just over half of last year’s total of 22.
Road policing director Superintendent Steve Greally says while he’s pleased to have seen this number drop, any death on the roads is still one too many.
“That’s still 13 families who have had their lives irrevocably changed at what should be a happy and festive time of year, and our hearts go out to them.
“It’s important that we collectively keep doing everything we can to prevent lives being lost on our roads.”
Police will continue to be out in force across the country this summer, conducting road policing operations and patrols to target unsafe driver behaviour.
“Our officers are doing everything they can out on the roads working to reduce the number of serious crashes.
“But we need drivers to be doing their bit too.
“Please – make sure everyone in your vehicle is safely buckled up, drive at a safe speed for the conditions under the speed limit, put your cellphone away, and ensure you’re driving free of fatigue, alcohol, and drugs.”
