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DATCP, DOT Urge Motorists & Farm Vehicle to be Patient
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 09/25/2018

As another fall harvest season gets underway, the Wisconsin Departments of Agriculture and Transportation are asking motorists and farm vehicle operators to be safe, patient and share the road.

"Agriculture supports more than 413,000 jobs in Wisconsin and contributes more than $88 billion annually to our state's economy," said State Agriculture Secretary Sheila Harsdorf. "It's important that during the next several weeks, as farmers are working day and night to harvest crops and complete field work, that those on our roadways exercise caution and patience to ensure safety for all."

WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross adds that motorists should provide farm vehicles extra room to operate and anticipate the possibility they may slow down or turn. Ag vehicle operators should ensure they use appropriate lights, signage and signals, and comply with weight restrictions.

Motorist are reminded that it's illegal to pass an ag vehicle or implement of husbandry in a no passing zone. When making a legal pass, consider the possibility of the farmer turning left onto a roadway, driveway or field entrance.

Meanwhile, ag vehicle operator are also asked to know the lighting and marking requirements for ag vehicles. These requirements draw attention to the unique size, shape and speed of ag vehicles and alert motorists that caution is required.

Over the past seven years, nearly 1,300 reported crashes involving motorists and farm vehicles in Wisconsin resulting in 640 injuries and 21 fatalities.


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