Midlands roads will see more machinery this week.
Gardaí are urging drivers to be patient and not make dangerous manoeuvres, as large machinery takes to the roads for silage season.
More tractors, trailers, harvesters and bailers will be visible on roads across the midlands in the coming weeks.
Ralph Holmes from the Laois Offaly Roads Policing Unit says slower speed will allow for safe overtaking:
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