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Drivers caught recording video as they passed serious crash receive penalty points and a fine

The drivers received three penalty points and were fined €160.

TWO DRIVERS WHO were caught recording a video of a serious crash on their phones have received penalty points and a fine.

The motorists were spotted recording the scene while driving by the collision at Junction 13 on the M50 yesterday.

M50 Rubbernecking Motorists. While dealing with serious RTC J13 M50 DMRS traffic observe 2 drivers video collision on mobile phones 1 of2
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 11, 2016

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

The drivers received three penalty points and were fined €160 – €80 for driving without reasonable care and €80 for using a phone while driving.

2 drivers video collision on phones as passing scene, 3 points & €160 fine Fines €80 using phone & €80 for driving without reasonable care
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 11, 2016

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

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