Tractor driver in Kildare fined €120 for mobile phone use
A tractor driver has been handed a €120 fine and three penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving in Kildare.
According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, Naas Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they encountered the motorist.
Operating a large tractor towing a slurry tank spreader, the driver was detected to be using their mobile phone while driving.
They were issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FCN) of €120 and three penalty points for their phone usage.
An Garda Síochána Kildare stated: "Whether you're driving a car, van truck or tractor - put the phone away.
"Concentration belongs on the road, not on the screen.
"A split second of distraction can have life-changing consequences".
Gardaí
In a separate case, gardaí are appealing for information following the recent theft of a tractor from a farm in Co. Kildare.
It is understood that the Massey Ferguson was taken from a farm on Millicent Road in Clane during the early hours of Thursday, September 17.
Garda Órlaith Fahy from Clane Garda Station told KFM that a witness had seen a black Nissan X-Trail SUV driving in front of the tractor and appeared to be guiding it.
The registration of the black Nissan 4x4 is 06-D-71842.
In a statement to Agriland, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed: "Gardaí are investigating following a report of a theft of a tractor at a residential premises in Clane, Co. Kildare in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026".
The spokesperson added that "investigations are ongoing".
Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the night in question is being asked to contact Clane Garda Station on (045) 868 262 or the Garda Confidential Line (1800) 666 111.
Donegal
Separately, gardaí are also appealing for information regarding the theft of two batteries from a tractor in Co. Donegal.
The incident occurred outside a business premises on the Ballyduff Road in Lifford between 6:00p.m on Friday, September 18 and 1:00p.m on Saturday, September 19.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have observed any kind of suspicious activity, vehicles or people in the area at the time to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on (074) 916 7100.
