Those darn slow tractors!

[turnkey4099]

Exactly correct!

Having grown up on a ffarm I am used to such and don't mind waiting for a legal pass. I do mind an equipment operator on a highway with 20+ rigs bihind him NOT taking an opertunity to pull over and let them buy should be ticketed.

 

[ruffdog]

#1...farm equipment is getting bigger while most roads stay the same size.

#2...most people do not take the time to read the state statutes, or put themselves in the farmer's boots.

My state passed a law that you can NOT pass farm equipment with a SMV sign in a no-passing zone...period.

 

[turnkey4099]

#1...farm equipment is getting bigger while most roads stay the same size.

#2...most people do not take the time to read the state statutes, or put themselves in the farmer's boots.

My state passed a law that you can NOT pass farm equipment with a SMV sign in a no-passing zone...period.

That sounds pretty stupid. I may be wrong but one should be able to do it in Washington state. It is legal to cross a double yellow to pass an obstruction "if it can be done safely". Surely a 20mph tractor in 65mph traffic should arguably be classified as an obstruction.

 

[3gunr]

Around here I don't mind the tractors and farm equipment but the bicyclist are very disrespectful

I agree the bycycleists act like they own the road and cars are inconveniancing them. i have had a number of close calls on curvy roads when they are riding in the middle. then i get flipped off when i go around.

 

[Jstpssng]

I agree the bycycleists act like they own the road and cars are inconveniancing them. i have had a number of close calls on curvy roads when they are riding in the middle. then i get flipped off when i go around.

What always amazes me is that they want all the rights of a motorist when travelling down the road; yet how many cyclists actually stop at red lights and wait in line at stop signs?

 

[ruffdog]

That sounds pretty stupid. I may be wrong but one should be able to do it in Washington state. It is legal to cross a double yellow to pass an obstruction "if it can be done safely". Surely a 20mph tractor in 65mph traffic should arguably be classified as an obstruction.

Our law was changed in 2016.

Be safe. Don’t get busted for passing farm equipment in no passing zone - Wisconsin Corn Growers Association

 

[Diggin It]

There is no valid reason for a law like that. Further comment would have to go to another section I don't view.

 

[aczlan]

There is no valid reason for a law like that. Further comment would have to go to another section I don't view.

Actually, around here, if it's a no passing zone, it's usually because you can't see far enough to tell if it's safe to pass.

Aaron Z

 

[Diggin It]

Agreed, but that's designed to be at road speed. It takes a lot longer distance to pass a vehicle doing 55 than it does one traveling at 20 or less.

 

[paulfun9]

Our law was changed in 2016.

Be safe. Don’t get busted for passing farm equipment in no passing zone - Wisconsin Corn Growers Association

So it’s ok to pass something going less than half the posted speed limit in a no passing zone but it’s not ok just because it’s farm equipmenr?

Boy we could use some of what ever it is your law makers are smoking!