Those at Bong Bong Picnic Races celebrated their wins, commiserated their losses and generally got into the spirit of things with safety in mind.

It is an accolade that Bowral Police reported no major alcohol related incidents on the day that stops the Highlands.

Hopefully revellers continue to show common sense over Christmas and the New Year.

It would be a good option to take considering a recent Tasmanian High Court decision regarding a man who died in a motorbike accident while he was riding under the influence of alcohol.

Under Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements licensees and their staff have a duty of care to monitor the alcohol intake of all patrons. Failure to do this can result in dire and expensive consequences for the staff of liquor outlets.

However, the recent High Court ruling has set a precedent for putting responsibility back onto those who choose to drink.

The decision has quickly met with strong debate, but regardless of opinion the bottom line remains, that drinking and driving is a poor combination with often tragic consequences.

Clearly, everyone needs to take responsibility for their actions.

Regardless of whether you are serving the alcohol or knocking it back, you should be mindful that your actions matter.

Perhaps its time for everyone to think a little harder about how they impact on situations and celebrate safely this festive season.