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Please note: Further rules relating to various aspects of agricultural vehicles, such as lighting requirements, weight and dimension requirements, speed disc requirements, among others, are now in place. Information on these new rules can be found on www.rsa.ie.
Tractors on the road
A tractor used in a public place must obey the laws governing road traffic.
If you are driving a tractor, you should keep left to let faster traffic pass. Your driving mirror must provide an adequate view of the road behind you.
Do not carry a passenger unless the tractor is equipped to carry one.
People in charge of animals
Horse-drawn vehicles
The normal rules apply, including the general rule to keep left. The hand signals to be given by the driver are the same as those given by a cyclist (see Section 7). A horse-drawn vehicle must be equipped with two red rear reflectors and, at night, must also carry on the right-hand side of the vehicle a lamp showing a white light to the front and a red light to the back.