High rates of illegal driver behaviour identified in Cork
Cork has been identified as holding one of the highest rates of illegal driver behaviour. That's according to the Road Safety Authority who say recent studies indicate that Cork motorists are some of the biggest offenders in particular when it comes to mobile phone usage. People are being reminded that using a hand held device increases the risk of being involved in a collision. The information comes after concern was expressed about the number of raod fatalities in the county in 2014 - which is five more than this time last year. AUDIO: Speaking to RedFM News Brian Farrell of the RSA says the figures in Cork are worrying. Click the PLAY button above to hear.
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