Tipperary motorist hit with huge fine for having mobile phone while driving

A man caught holding a mobile phone while driving was fined €300 by Judge Alan Mitchell at Nenagh District Court.

The court heard that a fixed penalty notice was issued to Thomas Quinlan, Athnid, Thurles, arising from the offence at Ballyhaden, Borrisokane on September 22, 2021.

However, the penalty was never paid.

Judge Mitchell imposed the fine.

Mr Quinlan was not in court on the day.