mobile phone use

Mobile phone use while driving infractions rise steadily in Ireland

Mobile phone use while driving infractions rise steadily in Ireland

The number of drivers caught using mobile phones behind the wheel continues to climb, with nearly 60,000 motorists receiving fines and penalty points for the offense over the past three years, according to new Department of Justice figures. From 2022 through 2024, gardaí detected 59,603 instances of drivers illegally using phones while operating vehicles, highlighting … Read more

Hauliers raise alarm over 'epidemic' of mobile phone use on Irish roads

Hauliers raise alarm over ‘epidemic’ of mobile phone use on Irish roads

Irish road hauliers have highlighted what they describe as an “epidemic” of drivers using mobile phones while behind the wheel, observable from their elevated position in truck cabs. The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has voiced serious concerns about deteriorating driving standards, with President Ger Hyland stating that driver behavior is at an “all-time low.” … Read more