Disqualified Driver Arrested After Video Call Behind Wheel in Cork

A driver with 30 penalty points and an active driving ban was arrested by Cork City Roads Policing Unit yesterday after being caught taking a video call while driving, highlighting the ongoing dangers of mobile phone use behind the wheel.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when gardaí spotted the driver engaged in a video call whilst operating their vehicle. When officers conducted routine checks, they discovered the motorist was already disqualified from driving for a year and had accumulated 30 penalty points on their licence.

The driver was immediately arrested and charged to appear before the courts. The case demonstrates the serious consequences facing repeat offenders who continue to flout road traffic laws, particularly those involving mobile phone use whilst driving.

During the same enforcement operation, Cork City Roads Policing Unit detected six additional drivers using their mobile phones behind the wheel, underlining the persistent nature of this dangerous behaviour on Cork's roads.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the legal and safety implications of mobile phone use whilst driving. Under current legislation, drivers face penalty points and fines for using handheld devices, with more serious consequences for repeat offenders.

Cork's roads policing units continue their efforts to tackle distracted driving as part of ongoing road safety campaigns. The combination of mobile phone use and driving whilst disqualified represents a particularly serious breach of road traffic law.

The arrested driver now faces multiple charges related to both the mobile phone use and driving whilst disqualified, with court proceedings to follow.