Farm Equipment on Roadways: Safety Tips for Motorists

As you travel on our roadways, you may encounter farm equipment, such as tractors or combines, traveling at slower speeds. It's essential to exercise caution and courtesy when sharing the road with these vehicles.

Farm equipment is designed for use in fields and is not built for high speeds. Typically, they travel at 15-25 miles per hour, which is much slower than regular traffic. Additionally, farm equipment may be wider than other vehicles and may occupy more than one lane.

Just like motorists, farmers have the right to operate their equipment on public roads to travel between farms and fields. To ensure the safety of everyone on the road, please follow these safety tips:

• Be patient and cautious when approaching farm equipment.
• Reduce your speed and provide plenty of space when passing farm equipment.
• Be aware of the equipment's width and potential blind spots.
• Use caution when turning or changing lanes near farm equipment.

By following these safety tips, we can all share the road safely and reduce the risk of accidents involving farm equipment.