Posted on 08/16/2015, 9:00 am, by mySteinbach

Motorists are advised to take care around harvesting equipment on rural roads as Manitoba’s farmers work to bring in this year’s crop.

Farmers must use roads and highways to get large farm equipment to their fields, and Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) urges motorists to take precautions when approaching such equipment:

  • Slow down to determine how fast the equipment is going, then follow at a safe distance until you can pass.
  • Ensure the equipment is not turning or changing lanes before you pass – and make a wide pass only when it’s safe to do so.

KAP also urges farmers to clearly mark their equipment and use appropriate lighting to alert motorists.

“Safe driving, consideration and patience by all will avoid accidents,” said KAP president Dan Mazier.