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Local reminder on the danger of phone while driving

Jan 9, 2026 07:40
By News Northern Sound
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Local reminder on the danger of phone while driving

It says that using a mobile phone while driving is one of the top causes of serious road collisions

Monaghan County Council is reminding people of the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving.

It says that using a mobile phone while driving is one of the top causes of serious road collisions.

According to the RSA, people are four times more likely to be in a road collision if they are using a mobile phone while driving.

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It is reminding that people caught using a mobile phone will face a €120 fine and three penalty points, or up to 5 points and €2,000 fine if taken to court.

The advice is to stay focused, stay safe and keep eyes on the road, not the phone.

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