Gardaí and RSA target HGV safety in Louth checkpoint

Louth Gardaí have joined forces with Road Safety Authority (RSA) inspectors to carry out heavy goods vehicle (HGV) safety checks in Drogheda.

The checkpoint was conducted by the Drogheda Roads Policing Unit (RPU), working alongside RSA HGV inspectors as part of ongoing efforts to ensure safety and compliance on roads across the county.

A number of HGVs were stopped during the operation, with Gardaí reporting that a large proportion of the vehicles were in good condition.

Most drivers had also completed the necessary vehicle checks and had taken their required rest periods.

However, a small number of vehicles were found to have defects, particularly in relation to their tyres.

Louth Gardaí stressed the importance of drivers checking their vehicles before setting out on a journey and ensuring that any faults are addressed before they become a danger to themselves or other road users.