Driving home for Christmas – road safety campaign urges caution

Christmas is a season of reunions for many. Families and friends come together, moving from home to home – and in some cases, from country to country – to share meals and drinks around the table.

These end of year celebrations inevitably result in heavier traffic and higher alcohol consumption – a combination that too often makes the festive period one of increased risk on the roads.

In response, the transport ministry’s Road Safety Council has launched a special road safety campaign during the holidays...