Police in Northern Ireland are continuing to detect a significant number of people speeding and drink driving.
As a result there will be patrols on the roads.
As non-essential retail and parts of the hospitality sector reopen, combined with the public holiday on Monday, police are urging all road users to take extra care on the road.
Superintendent Gary Busch said with many people planning on taking the opportunity to shop or socialise, police expect there will be larger volumes of traffic and pedestrians.
“Drivers should be mindful of greater numbers of people crossing roads or walking along country roads, particularly close to reopened outdoor hospitality venues, parks, green spaces and public amenities.
“Pedestrians must pay attention to their environment, whether that means not getting distracted by friends or mobile devices, or being especially careful when walking on country roads by walking on the right, facing oncoming traffic and by wearing highly visible clothing,” he said.
Tragically six motorcyclists have died in collisions so far this year, three more compared to the same period last year.
“We are reminding bikers to ensure their machines and personal safety equipment are in good working order and that they ride defensively.
“In addition, drivers must be alert to the presence of motorcyclists using the road network, particularly when emerging from and turning into junctions. Over the coming weekend, we will be using marked and unmarked motorbikes and cars to focus on cyclist and motorcyclist safety and detect offences being committed, as historically we see greater numbers emerging as the weather improves.
“All other road users, particularly those using country roads, need to ensure they drive at an appropriate speed to allow enough time to react to any slower moving agricultural vehicles, pay particular attention to width markings and any signals. Please take extra care and patience to reduce risk by not making dangerous overtaking manoeuvres.”
Superintendent Gary Busch added that police continue to detect significant numbers of people speeding and drink driving.
“Our enforcement will continue with officers on duty across the country specifically looking for road users taking unnecessary and potentially life-changing risks.
“We all share the responsibility to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads: please slow down; wear a seatbelt; pay attention to your surroundings and do not use mobile phones while driving. And never ever drink or take drugs and drive,” he added.