Large fine and driving ban for Offaly motorist caught on video call while driving

A MAN who drove while holding a mobile phone was disqualified from driving at last week's sitting of Tullamore District Court.

Gerard Hubert Maughan, (23) of 18, The Heritage, Main Street, Birr, was stopped by Garda Niamh Abbott on February 1, 2024 on Harbour Street, Tullamore.

Mr Maughan said he was on a video call at the time. He failed to pay a fixed charge penalty notice.

He had seven previous convictions all road traffic offences.

Judge Andrew Cody fined the Mr Maughan €1,000 and disqualified him from driving for two years.