Half of heavy goods vehicles found to have roadworthiness defect

HGV drivers are now being urged to carry out daily walk-around checks before undertaking any journey. File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Almost 50% of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have been found to have a roadworthiness defect, according to new figures.

Data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána has found that one in four HGVs surveyed over three years contains a “major defect” such as worn braking components.