Donegal drivers have been warned to put the phone away after Gardaí handed out a series of fines and penalty points during a crackdown on distracted driving.
Yesterday was a National Day of Action on Mobile Phone Use/Distracted Driving.
Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were on patrol across the area targeting drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel.
Six fines were issued in the Lifford area.
Gardaí also issued a number of other fines for various road traffic related offences.
“Distracted driving is defined as any behaviour that diverts a driver’s attention from the road,” said a garda spokersperson.
“If you are detected holding a mobile phone while driving, you will receive a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice, this means a fine of €120 and 3 penalty points on your driving licence.
“Would it kill you to put it away?”
Drivers fined across Donegal in phone use crackdown was last modified: March 5th, 2026 by Rachel McLaughlin