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.
O'Meara
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Department of Public Health, HSE-North East, Railway St, Navan, Co Meath.
Bedford
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Finnegan
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Howell
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Murray
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