Jon-Paul Prigent

1. 1. unroadworthy and unsafe condition of tractors and trailers

   “Tractors and trailers driven on roads for 'agricultural purposes' are not subject to periodic independent vehicle testing”

2. 2. independent and uncontrolled travel of the trailer

   “Tractors and trailers driven on roads at below a speed of 25 miles per hour are not required to be fitted with safety features to prevent decoupling”

3. 3. risk of decoupling

   “Basic hitch hook and ring coupling systems for tractors and trailers are very simple and convenient for ease and speed of coupling and use on farms but present clear risk when used on public roads without safety features to prevent decoupling.”

4. 4. inadequate safety arrangements for large and heavy agricultural vehicles

   “Tractors and trailers are increasingly large and carrying heavier loads due to farm consolidation and are correspondingly traveling further distances on public roads”

5. 5. lack of comparable legislation in current jurisdiction

   “other nations, particularly in the European Union, have introduced comparatively robust legislation regarding testing and safety measures/fittings”

6. 6. underutilisation of low cost safety features

   “the fitting of safety features to prevent decoupling is relatively low cost and that there have been previous voluntary schemes to encourage and incentivise these measures”

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