A total of 4,300 motorists were placed on probation during the first four days (Dec 29-Jan 1) of the New Year holiday after being caught drink-driving, Department of Probation director-general Veerakit Hanparipan said on Monday.
Another 11 were given probation for reckless driving and 197 for driving under the influence of drugs.
In total 4,508 drivers were put on probation during Dec 29-Jan 1.