A Cavan Councillor has called for an amnesty to allow experienced drivers tow a trailer without an additional licence.
Fine Gael's Winston Bennett says the extra step is a "money gathering exercise", and he's been contacted by a number of farmers who had previously been driving without knowing they needed a BE licence.
He claims it costs over €700 to follow the process, and takes up the time of drivers who had otherwise been towing trailers for years.
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It was agreed that the council write to the Department of Transport to have the proposal considered for people who've held a licence for more than ten years.
Councillor Bennett said he's aware of the safety aspects and the reason the rule is in place.
