An Garda Síochána have been hitting the streets hard with checkpoints throughout the country.
And in the last few days they’ve found some pretty disturbing and unlawful practices.
Like this odd and dangerous screwdriver DIY:
C/Point in Glenealy, Co. Wicklow. Screwdriver used as a holding pin and bald tyres pic.twitter.com/DIN2dyXYuo
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 22, 2016
And this learner driver who was drink driving:
Mayorstone Gardaí arrest learner driver on Old Cratloe Rd for Drink Driving pic.twitter.com/KeMxp9FDvT
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 22, 2016
And last night they caught someone acting like a total arse.
Not only were they not wearing a seatbelt, but they were also watching the feckin’ news on their phone! WHILE DRIVING.
Driver stopped by Community Policing Unit Pearse Street. Driver watching the news on phone and no seat belt on. Fine issued. pic.twitter.com/OtRhAbD191
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 22, 2016
Seriously?!
According to the RSA, 20-30% of road collisions are caused by distracted drivers on their phones. That’s as many as 1,400 fatalities per year.
Using your mobile while driving makes you four times more likely to crash. And makes you four times more of a complete asshole.
Just don’t.
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