A crackdown on people using mobile phones whilst driving is underway in Donegal today with the launch of the National Mobile Phone Operation.
If a driver is caught texting on their phones they could face a fine of up to €1,000 for a first offence, increasing to €2,000 if it is a second offence, with the possibility of a three month jail sentence.
The gardaí operation will take place over the next two days in a bid make drivers aware of the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving.
So far in Donegal today 17 drivers have been caught, and Inspector Michael Harrison is urging all drivers to put their mobile phones away…..
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