It’s planting season which means it’s time for motorists to start looking out for farm equipment on the roads.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and Department of Transportation say implements on rural roadways will be increasing drastically in the next few weeks – a lot sooner than usual. Statistics show that left-turn, rear-end and passing collisions are the most common types of accidents involving motorists and farm machinery. The departments suggest slowing down when encountering slow moving vehicles, pass with EXTEME caution, and be patient.
