The number of drink driving cases coming before the courts is continuing to fall.
Just over a decade ago, Ireland had one of the worst records for drink drinking.
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Random roadside breath testing was introduced in 2006.
That year there were 28 thousand drink driving cases before the courts compared to 11 thousand last year, representing a 60 per cent drop.
The numbers also show it doesn't pay to take a chance behind the wheel when you've consumed alcohol.
Aside from the obvious risk to both you and others, a conviction carries harsh penalties with 165 people jailed last year and 4,200 put off the road.
