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Case No. 1412Driving while using a mobile phone (road traffic offence) · Co. Cavan · 1 Jul 2025

HGV driver caught texting while driving on N3 between Cavan and Virginia

A HGV driver was stopped by Cavan Roads Policing Unit on the N3 between Cavan and Virginia on 1 July 2025 for holding a mobile phone and texting while driving, and was issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice.

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  2. Arrested
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  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe HGV driver was texting while driving the vehicle (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stop took place on the N3 between Cavan and Virginia (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCavan Roads Policing Unit officers were on patrol when they spotted the driver (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe driver was issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe FCPN for holding a mobile phone while driving is €120 and three penalty points (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDistracted driving is estimated to be a contributing factor in 20–30 per cent of all collisions on Irish roads (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe daily average of drivers detected using their phone while driving in 2024 was 60 (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherOver 21,500 drivers received FCPNs in 2024 for using their phone while driving (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí nab truck driver 'texting while driving'

    Gardaí issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice to the HGV driver for holding a mobile phone and texting while driving on the N3.

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