Travelling on your side of the roadway prevents unsafe passing, and is safer than relying on the soft shoulder. Keep your focus on the road and avoid using your phone or eating while operating farm equipment on the road. Plan ahead for breaks and nutrition for maximum energy. Attentive drivers are safe drivers. Ensure visibility by leaving equipment lights on all day, not just the required range of 30 minutes of sunrise and sunset. Be sure that every qualifying piece of farm equipment travelling the roadways has a visible slow-moving vehicle (SMV) sign. When you are waiting for an opening to turn onto a main roadway, be patient and wait until there is enough time to safely pull onto the road. Drive on the road. Avoid distractions. Be prepared. Keep the lights on. Make it visible. Take a deep breath. 1 2 3 4 5 6 As planting season gets underway, it’s vital to remember the importance of farm road safety. Every year, too many accidents happen on our rural roads, and we want to make sure you and your team stay safe. OFA encourages members to review important tips for road safety to ensure everyone returns home safely this planting season and beyond. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when your tires hit the road this spring: A road safety reminder for spring planting Remember, safety on the farm roads is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s make sure we all get through this planting season without any accidents or injuries. For more road safety tips, visit ofa.on.ca/roadsafety.
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