Road Safety During
Harvest Season

• Always be on the lookout for farm machinery. Remember it can unexpectedly turn onto public roads from a field or driveway.
   
• Farm machinery typically travels at 25 mph or less, so be prepared to slow down in order to avoid a rear-end collision.
   
• Keep a safe distance, giving better visibility to both the drivers and equipment operators.
   
• Allow adequate time and distance for farm equipment to make wide turns safely.
   
• Just because you see the equipment does not mean the equipment operator can see you.
• Determine whether the roadway is wide enough for both your vehicle and the farm equipment.
   
• Check for roadside obstacles such as mailboxes, bridges or road signs that may cause the machinery to move to the center of the roadway.
   
• Be sure there is adequate distance for you to safely pass and be on the look out for oncoming traffic.
   
• Both citizens and agriculture/farming equipment should respectfully share the roadways.