Irish medical journal
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Irish medical journal · Jul 2008
The impact of legislation in Ireland on handheld mobile phone use by drivers.
Under the Road Traffic Act, 2006 handheld mobile phone use whilst driving is an offence liable to a fine and penalty points. The aim of this study was to determine whether there has been a change in driver behaviour following the introduction of this legislation. This study found that 2.3% of drivers were still using a handheld mobile phone.