People using agricultural machinery
Tractors
Tractors are governed by normal road traffic laws on driver licensing, insurance, motor tax and vehicle lighting.
All tractors used in a public place must be fitted with safety frames. The purpose of the frame is to protect the driver from being crushed underneath if the tractor overturns. The frame must comply with approved standards.
It is up to the owner or driver to fit a safety cab.
Tractors must carefully transport loose material such as silage, slurry, sand or gravel, so that the material does not spill onto a public road and cause a crash. Loads of lime or other dusty materials, offal or other offensive material must be fully covered with a tarpaulin.
Farmers using agricultural tractors and trailers to haul agricultural produce must not:
- use exceptionally high frames on trailers which could endanger the stability, steering and braking of an agricultural tractor and trailer combination, or
- exceed the maximum legally permissible combination weight or the design gross vehicle weight.
For more information contact the RSA on Lo-Call 1890 50 60 80.
Tractors on the road
A tractor used in a public place must obey the laws governing road traffic.
If you are driving a tractor, you should keep left to let faster traffic pass. Your driving mirror must provide an adequate view of the road to the back.
Do not carry a passenger unless the tractor is equipped to carry one.