dnw64
Veteran Member
Posted on their FaceBook page today:
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The Vermont State Police would like to remind motorists to have patience and use caution when approaching farm equipment on Vermont roads. With the second hay cut approaching, there will be an increased presence of farm equipment on our public highways. Following these simple tips will keep our farmers, their equipment and you safe:
- Leave space and don稚 tailgate: Tractors are not equipped with turn signals and farmers often have to turn without warning. Allow a safe distance between you and the farm equipment so the farmer has the space and time needed to maneuver the equipment.
- Watch for hand signals: An operator of farm equipment may use hand signals in an effort to inform approaching motorists of their actions. A large piece of equipment may need to veer to the right in order to make a left turn.
- Visibility: Don稚 assume the farmer knows youæ±*e there. The size and height of farm equipment can make it difficult or obstruct a farm operatorç—´ view.
- Pass safely: Use extreme caution, yield to on-coming traffic and pass slowly. Watch for vehicles approaching from behind that may also be trying to pass.
- Equipment Operators: Vermont law requires slow moving vehicles to drive as close to the right-hand side of the roadway as they safely can, and requires drivers to pull over at their first opportunity if theyæ±*e impeding the flow of traffic.
Remember to share the road! #TrafficSafetyTuesday
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Thanks #VSP for remembering our Farmers and other AG related peoples.
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The Vermont State Police would like to remind motorists to have patience and use caution when approaching farm equipment on Vermont roads. With the second hay cut approaching, there will be an increased presence of farm equipment on our public highways. Following these simple tips will keep our farmers, their equipment and you safe:
- Leave space and don稚 tailgate: Tractors are not equipped with turn signals and farmers often have to turn without warning. Allow a safe distance between you and the farm equipment so the farmer has the space and time needed to maneuver the equipment.
- Watch for hand signals: An operator of farm equipment may use hand signals in an effort to inform approaching motorists of their actions. A large piece of equipment may need to veer to the right in order to make a left turn.
- Visibility: Don稚 assume the farmer knows youæ±*e there. The size and height of farm equipment can make it difficult or obstruct a farm operatorç—´ view.
- Pass safely: Use extreme caution, yield to on-coming traffic and pass slowly. Watch for vehicles approaching from behind that may also be trying to pass.
- Equipment Operators: Vermont law requires slow moving vehicles to drive as close to the right-hand side of the roadway as they safely can, and requires drivers to pull over at their first opportunity if theyæ±*e impeding the flow of traffic.
Remember to share the road! #TrafficSafetyTuesday
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Thanks #VSP for remembering our Farmers and other AG related peoples.