Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm equipment, will be indicated by an orange triangle with a red border. It signifies that these vehicles travel at speeds under 40 km/h, and caution is needed (image via MTO)
OPP are reminding motorists to share the road with farm equipment.
With an increased number of farm vehicles on local roads, OPP are offering their safety tips.
– Recognize slow-moving vehicles by the orange triangle and use caution
– Realize that farm vehicles travel around 35km/h. Slow down when you see farm equipment on the road and be prepared to stop
– Watch for left turns. Not all farm vehicles have turn signals – watch for farmers signaling a turn using the same hand signals as a bicycle rider
– Be aware that farmers with long or broad equipment sometimes need to make a wide turn. If a tractor swings right, be careful, it may be starting to make a left turn
– The farmer may be unable to pull off the road due to equipment weight or shoulder issues. Wait for a safe opportunity to pass
– Leave a wide berth when passing. Some farm equipment takes up more than one lane and some pieces of equipment have pieces protruding that can be hard to see
– When finished passing, don’t stop or slow down in from of the farm vehicle. Large equipment can’t break as quickly as a car
OPP are also advising that aggressive drivers should be reported.