01 May 2014
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...
Read more → 19 May 2011
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...
Read more → 28 Feb 2011
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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