Almost 1,500 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving since the start of the festive season road safety campaign, as authorities ramp up enforcement ahead of peak holiday travel. TimesLIVE reports 1 478 arrests recorded between 1 and 17 December.

Officials say the crackdown aims to curb deaths and serious crashes linked to impaired driving. Road safety agencies have urged motorists to plan sober lifts, expect roadblocks, and avoid driving after drinking as patrols intensify on major routes.