Gardaí stop driver texting at the wheel of HGV truck

Gardaí are reminding motorists, and particularly those operating trucks, to refrain from being distracted by mobile phones.

Dundalk Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol last week when they observed the driver of this HGV texting while driving.

A fixed charge penalty notice was issued.

Dundalk Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol yesterday when they observed the driver of this HGV texting while driving. FCPN issued.

Later in the day they observed the driver of a car not wearing a seat belt. Car was also not insured. Vehicle seized and prosecution to follow. pic.twitter.com/50KDqgiN45

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 19, 2020