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10 Dec 2025

Gardaí issue nationwide safety alert as 14-year-old drives uninsured tractor with teen passenger

The vehicle was also untaxed for just under 11 years

Gardaí issue nationwide safety alert as 14-year-old drives uninsured tractor with teen passenger

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Gardaí have issued a countrywide statement on farm safety after stopping a tractor being driven by a 14-year-old.

Gardaí in Westmeath came upon this tractor which was also carrying a 13-year-old passenger.

It was then revealed that the tractor was uninsured and hadn’t been taxed in under 11 years.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has said: "You must be 16 years of age or above and licensed to drive a tractor."

Proceedings are set to follow for both the teenager driving and their father.

The spokesperson added: "As we approach silage season and children and young people’s summer holidays from school, tractor safety on and off the farm is paramount."

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