People caught distracted driving can face 3 penalty points and a €120 fine.
Gardaí have multiple operations underway across the country with the intent of catching perpetrators of distracted driving.
Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority have a launched a new campaign for National Day of Action for Mobile Phone Distraction, part of the wider National Life Saver Week, the campaign "Split Second" is focused on raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving with your mobile phone.
In a survey from 2025, RSA found 48% of drivers use a handheld device in their hand while driving, while another 52% held it to their ear.
Gardaí state when you are using your mobile phone when driving, you are four times more likely to have a collision.
People caught distracted driving can face 3 penalty points and a €120 fine.
Paul Donohoe, Inspector of Roads Policing for the Waterford-Kilkenny Division, said one person was even caught on their laptop while driving.
Gardaí have launched operations across the country, with many involving plainclothes officers targeting the use of devices.
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