Defence Forces urged to introduce driving hour limits for military personnel

Ray McKenna called for a reduction in the duty requirements placed on older personnel to reflect increased health risks as they age. File picture

A health and safety expert has warned that the Defence Forces must adopt new rules to limit the number of hours personnel spend driving.

Ray McKenna, a member of PDForra, said the Department of Defence should introduce a “Driver Rest/Sleep Card System” to promote safer driving practices and ensure compliance with rest requirements.