Revised lighting regulations will come into effect from January 1, 2016 with respect to all vehicles, according to the Road Safety Authority.

The requirements apply to tractors, trailers, towed equipment, fully mounted equipment and self-propelled agricultural machinery.

Farmers who break these new requirements will face fixed charged fines it says, which have been in place since August 2012.

Offenders will face a €60 fixed charged fine if paid within 28 days and €90 if paid within a further 28 days.

The main offences include:

Farmers must also be aware of the other requirements of the new legislation.