People are being reminded not to use their phones while driving, as part of a national day of action for mobile phone distraction.
188 people died on our roads last year, while 65 lives have been lost so far this year.
Anyone caught using their phone while driving can receive three penalty points and a 120 euro cash fine.
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Orlaith Maguire, Road Safety Officer with South Dublin County Council - which is involved in today's day of action - says devastating crashes can happen in a split second:
