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Six One News: Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, reports on the announcement that using a mobile phone while driving will cost motorists a fine of up to €2,000 and four penalty points
The Government has announced that penalty points will be extended to motorists who hold mobile phones while driving.
The scheme will take effect from Friday, 1 September.
A motorist using a mobile will have the option to pay a fixed charge of €60 within 28 days or €90 if paid within the next 28-day period.
They will also incur two penalty points.
A motorist convicted in court of a mobile phone offence will have four penalty points endorsed and be liable to a fine of up to €2,000.
