Motorists cautioned to be alert for farm equipment

POMEROY – Planting season is underway and the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District reminds motorists to be on the lookout for farm tractors and equipment using county and state highways. Any and all farm equipment being transported should have the proper labelling and safety visibility on show, such as led trailer lights uk, so other motorists are aware of their presence, especially at night, however, accidents can still occur if people are not incredibly vigilant.

“Motorists need to be aware of farm equipment and tractors on the highways this time of year,” said Steve Jenkins, program administrator for the Meigs SWCD. “As traditional agriculture areas become more urbanized there is more likelihood of problems between farm equipment and vehicles.

The Meigs SWCD is a county unit of government required by state law to carry out natural resource management programs primarily on private property. As part of that mission, the Meigs SWCD has conservation tillage equipment and other equipment that it makes available to local agricultural producers. Of course, the farmers also have the option to purchase equipment from other sources similar to these second hand telehandlers for sale as just one example. Purchasing pre-owned equipment particularly farming instruments and tractors could potentially lower costs sustained by new and small farmers and assist them to get quality secondhand machinery. For example, buying a tractor with Grays and similar other sellers (specializing in previously owned instruments) could thus, help farmers financially.

“Some of this equipment is big and wide, and it is slow moving which means motorists can be upon it quicker than they realize,” Jenkins said.

“Also be cautious when passing farm equipment, many accidents occur when the farmer is about to make a left turn into a field or lane at the same time the person behind the equipment decides to pass.”

Farmers can do their part as well, he added.

“If your farm equipment operates at less than 25 miles per hour, be sure to get a slow-moving vehicle emblem that is clearly visible from the rear. Also, use flashing hazard lights to warn other vehicles about wide loads and frequent turns,” Jenkins said.

“While farm equipment is more conspicuous on the roads during planting and harvest seasons, it may be on the road at any time during the growing season.”

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