KINGSTON, Jamaica – As the Yuletide season reaches its peak, the police are urging members of the public to be mindful of road safety practices.

Chief among these is to always have a designated driver, as the tendency during the merriment of the season is to consume alcohol. Besides being illegal in most instances, the consumption of alcoholic drinks, even in moderation, is extremely debilitating for drivers, and many crashes have resulted from the poor judgement and increased response times that alcohol use causes.

In addition, persons are being urged to refrain from driving when extremely tired or have a state of mind that makes absolute focus on the task at hand difficult.

Additionally, drivers are reminded to:

Obey the speed limit

Ensure all passengers are properly secured in the motor vehicle using seatbelts, car seats or booster seats.

Ensure vehicles are roadworthy

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