Tractor driver in Midlands pulling heavy machinery caught on mobile phone while driving

A tractor driver in the Midlands who was pulling heavy machinery was caught on a mobile phone while driving.

Gardai in Laois stopped the tractor pictured above as the driver was using a mobile phone while driving.

A fine and penalty points were issued.

Gardai stated that while they appreciate that it's a busy time of year for farmers and silage contractors they urge tractor drivers  to pull in off the road to a safe place to their phone.

Statistics show that people who use a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to have a crash.