Appeal issued as one in 10 admit to ‘regularly’ texting while driving

The Driver Attitudes & Behaviour Survey 2020 also revealed that 9% of motorists admit to driving and talking on a handheld mobile phone, with the same number admitting to checking mobile apps while driving/ 

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to motorists to put their phones away while driving as new research shows nearly one in 10 "regularly" text while behind the wheel.

The Driver Attitudes & Behaviour Survey 2020 revealed that 9% of motorists admit to driving and talking on a handheld mobile phone.