Road-worthiness Testing

2 test centres authorised to test ‘fast’ tractors

2 test centres authorised to test ‘fast’ tractors

To date, two test centres have been authorised to carry out road-worthiness tests on ‘fast’ tractors – though the number...

June 14, 2018
‘First of its kind’ tractor testing course launched by AIT

‘First of its kind’ tractor testing course launched by AIT

A tractor testing course – described as the “first of its kind” – has been launched by the Athlone Institute of...

May 29, 2018
‘Plenty of time for logical dialogue on tractor testing measures’

‘Plenty of time for logical dialogue on tractor testing measures’

There is still plenty of time for logical dialogue on ‘fast’ tractor testing measures, according to the president of the...

January 17, 2018
Minister Ross commended for rolling back on tractor testing measures

Minister Ross commended for rolling back on tractor testing measures

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has been commended for rolling back on tractor testing measures after...

November 23, 2017
Haulage: ‘Fast’ tractors travelling more than 25km from base liable for testing

Haulage: ‘Fast’ tractors travelling more than 25km from base liable for testing

It is feared that a 25km distance-from-base limit has now been enshrined in legislation, as a criterion for road-worthiness testing...

October 18, 2017