Fresh Mayo clampdown on green diesel use

A FRESH clampdown on green diesel use in Mayo is underway.

A number of checkpoints have been in operation in the Castlebar area in recent days.

Green diesel is restricted to use by off-the-road vehicles only.

However those detected driving on a public road in a vehicle powered by green diesel face an average fine of €2,500.

A number of years ago a Mayo farmer was fined €9,000 following a conviction.