Gardaí in Mayo clamping down on defective agricultural vehicles

Mayo Roads Policing were on patrol on a busy and wet N5 near Bohola when they encounter this agricultural vehicle up ahead with no working side lamps, rear lamps, stop lamps on its trailer and no flashing beacons making it barely visible to other road users.

On speaking with the driver, the beacons were in working order once he turned them on.

But the same could be said for the rear/side/ stop lamps, resulting in this driver receiving a fixed charge penalty notice.

A garda spokesperson said: "Flashing beacons are an important safety device, as they alert road users that a tractor is ahead.

"Owners of agricultural tractors are reminded that they must be fitted with a working, flashing amber/orange beacon, which must be switched on while operating on a public road.

"Once you are on the public road, you are part of a shared environment where good vehicle lighting protects you and everyone around you, especially during low light conditions."