O'Meara, MBedford, DFinnegan, PHowell, FMurray, C2013-10-042013-10-042008The impact of legislation in Ireland on handheld mobile phone use by drivers., 101 (7):221-2 Ir Med J0332-310218807816http://hdl.handle.net/10147/302744Under 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.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.enArchived with thanks to Irish medical journalhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ROAD SAFETYLEGISLATIONPUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTAccidents, TrafficAutomobile DrivingAutomobilesCellular PhoneFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIrelandMalePilot ProjectsSafetyArticleIrish medical journal