The Road Safety Authority is considering the feasibility of an ‘NCT style’ test for tractors and all agricultural machinery, with a final recommendation to be made before the end of the year.
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Owners and drivers reminded of legal requirement to conduct daily Walk Around Checks
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers to carry out daily walk around checks to look for defects before setting out on a journey. The call came as figures show that half of all HGVs inspected in roadside checks by RSA Vehicle Inspectors and An Garda Síochána between 2018-2020, were found to have a roadworthiness defect.
An average of 9,500 HGVs were inspected each year over each of the last three years, with approximately 20% found to have minor defects, 25% major defects and 4% dangerous defects. The most common major defects detected includes faulty lighting systems, excessively worn braking components and defective anti- lock braking systems which are designed to help drivers maintain steering control in emergency situations.