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Why are so many using their phones while driving?

Gardaí caught 266 drivers on their phones yesterday as part of a national day of action targetin...

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12.26 17 Jan 2025


Why are so many using their phones while driving?


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12.26 17 Jan 2025


Gardaí caught 266 drivers on their phones yesterday as part of a national day of action targeting mobile use behind the wheel.

762 motorists have been caught by gardaí using their phones while driving already this year, which marks a fourfold increase on the daily average last year.

So, why are we still not getting the message when it comes to phone use behind the wheel?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.


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