The Nebraska State Patrol reminds drivers to watch for agriculture equipment working near and traveling on roads as planting season nears.
“Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry for a reason: the hard-working men and women around our state who have dedicated their lives to farming and ranching,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We salute Nebraska’s Ag producers and encourage other drivers to be aware that there will more equipment on the roads for the next several months.”
Drivers should be aware that it is legal for farm equipment to travel on public roads as they move to and from fields. The move slow and drivers should use extra caution when approaching or trying to pass. Farmers are encouraged to do their part by complying with traffic safety laws, displaying warning signs on machinery, use their caution lights when traveling and be aware that vehicles may be trying to pass them.
This reminder from the NSP comes as National Agriculture Week comes to a close.