Ruling may speed up law on seat belts for truck drivers

A CORONER’S court ruling yesterday may force the Government to accelerate new laws forcing all truck drivers to wear seat belts.

Ruling may speed up law on seat belts for truck drivers
Tue, 18 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
Eddie Cassidy

The Department of Transport confirmed the Government will use Ireland’s presidency of the EU next year to push for the implementation of new directives on hauliers.

Currently, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are not equipped with seat belts.

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