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The impact of legislation in Ireland on handheld mobile phone use by drivers.
O'Meara, M Bedford, D Finnegan, P Howell, F Murray, C
O'Meara, M
Bedford, D
Finnegan, P
Howell, F
Murray, C
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Date
2008
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Keywords
ROAD SAFETY
LEGISLATION
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
LEGISLATION
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Accidents, Traffic
Automobile Driving
Automobiles
Cellular Phone
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Ireland
Male
Pilot Projects
Safety
Automobile Driving
Automobiles
Cellular Phone
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Ireland
Male
Pilot Projects
Safety
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Abstract
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.
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en
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0332-3102
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18807816