Police out in force on Green Monday

FINGERS crossed, the sun will do its duty tomorrow as thousands of people head for the countryside for their traditional Green Monday picnics featuring vegetarian fare.

Although some scattered showers are possible, the weather service is forecasting a mostly clear day with temperatures rising slightly but later dropping to the usual levels for the month (about 20 degrees).

In anticipation of over indulgence, police will be taking stringent measures to prevent traffic accidents.

Included in these measures are increased patrols and monitoring traffic with special emphasis on speed, dangerous overtaking, seatbelts, and helmets for moped and motorcycle riders.

Police are also warning drivers they will carry out widescale breathalyser tests, especially between three and 9pm when most people are expected to be returning home.

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