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Drivers advised Farm Machinery to return to Roads with Warmer Weather

Inspector Miller says due to their size & sometimes weight, some farm vehicles cannot pull off to the side of the road and drive on the shoulder.

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With warmer weather arriving there are a few things to consider when driving on area roads. One thing is the return of farm traffic to area roadways and the things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe. Inspector Miller from the OPP gives a few tips.

“Your farm vehicles they travel about 35 km per hour. When you see them ahead of you then you have to be aware of that and slow down. They will display an orange triangle on the back that identifies them as a slow moving vehicle.”

Inspector Miller also says that due to their size and sometimes their weight, some farm vehicles cannot pull off to the side of the road and drive on the shoulder. Also some do not have turn signals and will use more conventional hand signals to indicate upcoming turns.