Machinery
Additional centres have been authorised to carry out road-worthiness tests on ‘fast’ tractors, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
To date, two test centres have been authorised to carry out road-worthiness tests on 'fast' tractors - though the number of authorised centres is expected to increase, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed.
A tractor testing course - described as the "first of its kind" - has been launched by the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
Agricultural contractors look set to escape the need to test 'fast' tractors once certain conditions are met, AgriLand understands.
The saga surrounding the road-worthiness testing of ‘fast’ tractors continues to rumble on, with no conclusion on the immediate horizon.
Stakeholders will meet to discuss tractor testing measures later this week, after weeks of little or no developments regarding the issue.
There is still plenty of time for logical dialogue on 'fast' tractor testing measures, according to the president of the ICMSA Pat McCormack.
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has been commended for rolling back on tractor testing measures.
Agricultural contractors have welcomed the roll back by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport on proposed tractor testing measures.
News that the Department of Transport will revisit proposed tractor testing measures has been described as a "victory for common sense".
The Department of Transport is set to roll back on 'fast' tractor testing measures following a stakeholder meeting earlier today.
It has emerged that 'fast' tractors used for commercial haulage would be subject to testing if they travelled more than 25km from their base.
FCI argues that unworkable legislation relating to the road-worthiness testing of tractors used in commercial haulage needs to be rescinded.
Fears that a 25km limit could be introduced in relation to the road-worthiness testing of 'fast' tractors involved in commercial haulage.
