Farmers warned after police fine young tractor driver for using mobile phone while driving

A North-West police force has fined a young farmer caught talking on his mobile phone while driving a tractor and rake. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Farmers warned after police fine young tractor driver for using mobile phone while driving

A North-West police force has fined a young farmer caught talking on his mobile phone while driving a tractor and rake. The incident, which took place on May 27, was shared on Twitter by Cumbria Roads...

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