The Minister commenced section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 2006 from 21st July 2006. From that date "a person shall not while driving a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place hold a mobile phone".
In addition from the 1st September, a fixed charge notice will issue to any person who is caught holding a mobile phone while driving. The person will be given 2 penalty points and a fixed charge of €60 he/she pays within 28 days. This fixed charge will increase to €90 and 2 penalty points if paid within 56 days. If no payment is received the person can, on conviction, receive 4 penalty points and a fine not exceeding €2,000.
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Penalty Points remain on the licence record for a period of 3 years. Get 12 points at any time within the 3 years and it’s an automatic disqualification for 6 months.
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