Gardaí launch national campaign against phone use while driving

Gardaí are launching a nationwide blitz against people using mobile phones while driving tomorrow.

Gardaí launch national campaign against phone use while driving

Gardaí are launching a nationwide blitz against people using mobile phones while driving tomorrow.

New laws are on the way from next month which make it an offence to send or read a text message - or to even hold or touch a mobile phone while driving.

Gardaí said the aim of the campaign, from tomorrow, is to educate drivers on the risks of using their phones behind the wheel.

Assistant Garda Commissioner John Twomey said it is one of the most common offences on our roads.

"In 2013, with 28,000 offences, while in 2014 in the fist quarter, almost 10,000 offences have been detected … a 60% increase," he said.

"It reflects today's society and how mobile phone use has become an integral part of our every day life. But what we must be aware of is the dangers and the risks it poses."

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Pile or group of multi colored and different sizes of colourful foil wrapped chocolate easter eggs in pink, blue, and gold. Larg Young sisters donate hundreds of Easter eggs to children's hospital
Ireland has third highest level of deaths on rural roads in EU  Ireland has third highest level of deaths on rural roads in EU 
Mother and daughters killed in Mayo crash named locally, as husband returns to Ireland 'Their smiles lit up the room': Tributes paid to mother and daughters killed in Mayo crash
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited