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Dublin Live
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Dublin Live
M50 driver steering van with his knees while using two phones
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A van driver is facing a hefty fine after they were caught allegedly steering their vehicle with their knees while using two mobile phones on a busy motorway during rush hour. Gardai launched a 24-hour National Day of Action at 12am on Wednesday targeting mobile phone use and distracted driving. Distracted driving is defined as any behaviour that diverts a driver's attention from the road. And while on patrol of the M50 at Blanchardstown yesterday, members of the Grada Road Policing Unit spotted a van 'swerving' in and out of lane three. When the officers pulled the vehicle over, they discovered that the motorist was 'talking on a phone using his right hand while scrolling through a second phone using his left hand and the van was being steered by his knees'. Gardai said that the driver has now been reported for dangerous driving. Posting about the incident on the official An Garda Siochana Twitter page, a garda spokesperson said: "While on patrol of the M50 at Blanchardstown, this van was seen swerving in and out of lane 3. "Driver was talking on a phone using his right hand while scrolling through a second phone using his left hand and the van was being steered by his knees during rush hour traffic. The driver has now been reported for dangerous driving. This was just one of a number of detections today as part of our a National Day of Action targeting mobile phone use while driving." Motorists who are detected holding a mobile phone while driving will receive a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) of €120 and three penalty points on their driving licence. The penalties are even harsher if the dangerous driving causes death or serious bodily harm. According to the Road Safety Authority, distracted driving - including mobile phone use - is estimated to be a contributing factor in 20–30 per cent of all collisions on Irish roads. The daily average detected using their phone while driving during 2024 was 60. Over 21,500 drivers received FCPNs last year having been detected using their phone while behind the wheel. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardai stop driver who was steering van with his knees while using two phones
A van driver is facing a hefty fine after they were caught allegedly steering their vehicle with their knees while using two mobile phones on a busy motorway during rush hour. Gardai launched a 24-hour National Day of Action at 12am on Wednesday targeting mobile phone use and distracted driving. Distracted driving is defined as any behaviour that diverts a driver's attention from the road. While on patrol of the M50 at Blanchardstown yesterday, members of the Grada Road Policing Unit spotted a van 'swerving' in and out of lane three. When the officers pulled the vehicle over, they discovered that the motorist was 'talking on a phone using his right hand while scrolling through a second phone using his left hand and the van was being steered by his knees'. Gardai said that the driver has now been reported for dangerous driving. Posting about the incident on the official An Garda Siochana Twitter / X page, a garda spokesperson said: "While on patrol of the M50 at Blanchardstown, this van was seen swerving in and out of lane 3. "Driver was talking on a phone using his right hand while scrolling through a second phone using his left hand and the van was being steered by his knees during rush hour traffic. "The driver has now been reported for dangerous driving. This was just one of a number of detections today as part of our a National Day of Action targeting mobile phone use while driving." Motorists who are detected holding a mobile phone while driving will receive a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) of €120 and three penalty points on their driving licence. The penalties are even harsher if the dangerous driving causes death or serious bodily harm. According to the Road Safety Authority, distracted driving — including mobile phone use — is estimated to be a contributing factor in 20–30 per cent of all collisions on Irish roads. The daily average detected using their phone while driving during 2024 was 60. Over 21,500 drivers received FCPNs last year having been detected using their phone while behind the wheel.
Agriland
11-06-2025
- Agriland
Gardaí in Co. Donegal investigating theft of horse
Gardaí in Donegal are investigating the theft of a Boulonnais horse from a field in Ture, Muff, Co. Donegal. According to An Garda Síochána, the incident took place between 5:00p.m on Saturday, May 31, and 10:00 a.m on Sunday, June 1. Gardaí have described the horse as white, three years old, 16 hands in height, and with anchor branding on its neck. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: 'Anyone with information or the whereabouts of the horse, or who may come across it for sale, is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 9320540 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. In a separate incident, Gardaí are also investigating an incident at Gort na Rí, Kilmacrennan, Co. Donegal. The incident occurred at around 12:15 a.m yesterday, June 10, involving a red and black scrambler motorbike with two males on board. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: 'Anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam, in the area between 11:30p.m on June 9, and 12:30a.m on June 10 is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on 074 9153060 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Gardaí Separately, last week (June 4) a tractor driver who was spotted by gardaí using a mobile phone while driving on the main street of a Co. Kildare town received a fine and points. According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, one of their team – on mountain bike patrol – saw the tractor driver using a mobile phone while driving on the main street of Naas. The driver received a €120 fine and three penalty points were issued under a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN). In a post on social media, An Garda Síochána Kildare said: 'Distracted driving is dangerous – keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone'. According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it is an offence to hold a mobile phone in your hand or support it with another part of your body, e.g., between your head and shoulder, while driving. The RSA has also highlighted that anyone caught using their mobile phone while driving will receive a fixed charge of €120, and three penalty points. However if a driver fails to pay the €120 fine, this increases to a fixed charge of €180 after 28 days, and five penalty points, on conviction, are also applied.
Agriland
04-06-2025
- General
- Agriland
Gardaí fine tractor driver for using mobile phone
A tractor driver who was spotted by gardaí using a mobile phone while driving on the main street of a Co. Kildare town has received a fine and points. According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, one of their team – on mountain bike patrol – saw the tractor driver using a mobile phone while driving on the main street of Naas. The driver received a €120 fine and three penalty points were issued under a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN). In a post on social media, An Garda Síochána Kildare said: 'Distracted driving is dangerous – keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone'. According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it is an offence to hold a mobile phone in your hand or support it with another part of your body, e.g., between your head and shoulder, while driving. The RSA has also highlighted that anyone caught using their mobile phone while driving will receive a fixed charge of €120, and three penalty points. However if a driver fails to pay the €120 fine, this increases to a fixed charge of €180 after 28 days, and five penalty points, on conviction, are also applied. Gardaí During the June Bank Holiday 2025 weekend roads policing operation to promote road safety, gardaí caught 210 people using a mobile phone while driving. This figure is a reduction on the number of people observed using their phone while driving over the May Bank Holiday weekend – which according to a garda report on the roads policing operation over May 1 to May 6, was 270 drivers. An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, slow down and always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, wear your seatbelt, and keep your eyes on the road.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Gardai start crackdown at popular Irish beach spots over ‘bad parking' as fines set to come in
GARDAI have started a crackdown at a popular Cork beaches and will issue fines for "bad parking". Cork has many gorgeous Advertisement But those out enjoying the sunshine on the golden sand this summer will need to be extra careful about their parking. The new More patrols have been added in This includes parking on double yellow lines, blocking footpaths or cars blocking traffic. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS It comes after up to 60 parking tickets were issued in Crosshaven and Myrtleville over a busy period in Cork last June. The fines were primarily for blocking access for other other vehicles, including emergency vehicles. Posting on They said: "Be conscious of parking this weekend! Especially around the beach areas. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Breaking "Increased patrols are being carried out and FCPN's are being issued. "Cards will be placed on some cars in the area to let people know they are issued." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Gardai continued: "While a ticket may not be on our screen specifically, keep in mind they are being issued. "Fines will be received in the post in two weeks." Advertisement And the advice for road users trekking to beaches in Cork is clear. Gardai warned: "When parking, make sure that you are not endangering other road users or pedestrians and that parking in the area is allowed." ROAD ALERT And in another popular costal spot a separate alert has been issued for road users. Galway County Council have confirmed installation works set to begin on a proposed solar farm at Ballymoneen will Advertisement The section of L7117 in Galway will force its closure this It will facilitate the installation of ducting services along the L7117 to the proposed solar farm at Ballymoneen. And an alternative route for Irish drivers has been confirmed by the county council. Advertisement 1 Gardai will be out in force around Cork beaches Credit: Social Media Collect
