New quad bike law is 'first of its kind' in the EU
Vehicles and machinery are involved in the highest number of farm fatalities in Ireland. In the past 10 years, they accounted for 52% of all farm deaths and 8% of all injuries on farms.
The new quad bike law due to come into effect on November 20 is "the first of its kind" in the EU, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).
The safe use of quad bikes and other farm vehicles and machinery is a key focus of the HSA at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
