Chair of Ireland's Road Safety Authority calls for stricter penalties and increased enforcement against mobile phone use while driving.

Liz O'Donnell, Chair of Ireland's Road Safety Authority, advocates for stricter penalties for drivers using mobile phones, citing a 9% usage rate among drivers. She argues current penalties are insufficient and likens phone use while driving to "killer behaviour." The RSA's recent conference highlighted the need to stigmatize this distraction, with a focus on education and enforcement, to reduce the risks of distracted driving and improve road safety.

October 09, 2024
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