HGV driver caught using mobile phone on Kildare's N7
Driver distraction is a factor in 20-30% of all collisions in Ireland
Recently on the N7 in Co Kildare, Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the driver of a HGV holding a mobile phone directly in front of their line of sight while travelling on a three-lane dual carriageway.
The motorist received:
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Three penalty points
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€120 Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN)
According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, mobile phones are the number one distraction on Irish roads, with driver distraction being a factor in 20-30% of all collisions in Ireland.
Why it’s so dangerous:
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Even a quick glance takes your eyes off the road
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Reaction times slow dramatically
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Increased risk of lane drifting, missed hazards, or failing to stop in time
The message from An Garda Síochána is clear: “Your mobile phone — would it kill you to put it away? Arrive alive. Phone away. No message is worth a life.”