Over 50,000 people have been caught on their phones while driving in the past two years, an average of 68 drivers per day.
Offences have included taking selfies and live streaming behind the wheel.
Our motoring expert Michael Sheridan says using phones will driving is a serious distraction that needs to be treated with the same severity as drink driving.
He also revealed the Car of the Year 2018 award winners, which were given to new cars that have been launched since last October.
See the full list below:
Compact Car
Ford Focus
Small Crossover
Seat Arona
Compact Crossover
Volvo XC40
Medium Crossover
Skoda Karoq
Large Crossover
Volkswagen Touareg
Green Efficient Car
Nissan Leaf
Executive Premium Car
Mercedes CLS
Hot Hatchback
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance Car
BMW M5
Innovation Award
Nissan Leaf (E-Pedal)
Irish Van of the Year
Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Overall Car of the Year
Volvo XC40
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