An Garda Síochána in Dublin were patrolling the M50 this morning, May 29, when they made a shocking discovery.
Gardaí on the roads came across a driver of a cement lorry using their mobile phone while travelling along the busy motorway.
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The authorities confirmed that the vehicle was halted, with the driver being issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in Dublin said, "Please be considerate of other road users and refrain from using your phone while driving."
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