Harvest Safety Tips

6/10/2024

Harvest Safety Tips

Harvest is right around the corner, and the farmer's safety is our top priority! The Kansas Highway Patrol has shared their harvest safety tips to help remember the importance of being extra cautious when drivers encounter farming vehicles and equipment on the roads. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol provided six main points to store away in citizens’ brains as harvest approaches. 

  1. Don't assume the farmer knows you're there.
  2. Pass with extreme caution.
  3. When a farm vehicle of any type pulls to the right side of the road it does not mean it's turning right or allowing you to pass.
  4. Be patient.
  5. Think of the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the back of their equipment as a warning to adjust your speed.
  6. Pay attention.

Let’s dive further into these safety tips! 

Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem

The slow-moving vehicle emblems are put on farming equipment for a reason. As soon as you see the emblem begin slowing down; it is often hard to determine just how fast or slow the farm vehicle is moving. It is better to be safe than sorry!

*All information provided by https://kansashighwaypatrol.gov/about-us/news-and-events/traveling-tips/harvest-safety/

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