HSE urged to rethink rules on ATV roll bars

Farmer launches safety campaign following spate of on-farm quad bike incidents

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Former NSA vice-president John Geldard is campaigning to make ATVs safer
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Former NSA vice-president John Geldard is campaigning to make ATVs safer

A high-profile farmer has called on the Government to boost ATV safety measures following a spate of quad bike incidents. Former National Sheep Association vice-president John Geldard said it was now...

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