Two Tipperary motorists are hit with large fines for holding mobile phones while driving

Two motorists were fined by Judge John King at Nenagh District Court over two separate incidents of driving while holding a mobile phone.

The court heard that Keith Joseph Moloney of 28 Ballygraigue estate, Nenagh, was observed holding the phone by gardaí at Kenyon Street, Nenagh, on December 28, 2022.

Judge King heard that Mr Moloney had a previous conviction for a similar offence.

Judge King fined Mr Moloney €450.

In the second case, the court heard that John Martin Shanahan of Curraghnaboola, Borrisoleigh was observed driving while holding a mobile phone at Sarsfield Street, Nenagh, on July 6, 2022.

Judge King fined Mr Shanahan €400 for driving while using a mobile phone and a further €400 for having no tax on his vehicle