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Mobile phone usage while driving

Restriction on use of mobile phones


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date-icon 01 May 2014  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

Many drivers and business owners have been in touch with us over recent days in relation to the new legislation on mobile phone use while driving. The law on mobile phones in cars just got a little bit tougher. It is not a dramatic change, and it may not be the last one needed, but it does close off a loophole...

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Most motorists favour tougher penalties for Mobile Phone use


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date-icon 19 May 2011  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

Irish motorists have little sympathy for drivers who use their mobiles according to research from AA Motor Insurance. In a survey of over 16,000 AA customers, 58.4% wanted to see a higher number of penalty points for the offence. Two thirds of respondents wanted to see heftier fines for those who can’t...

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AA Reports increase in drivers using mobile phones


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date-icon 28 Feb 2011  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

Handheld mobile phone usage while driving has gone up since 2009 according to AA Motor Insurance.  This is despite numerous safety awareness campaigns and the fact that it is the second most common penalty point offence in Ireland after speeding.  53.8% of motorists surveyed in the AA’s most recent...

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