Producers will be moving farm machinery between fields soon
By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com
With spring’s official arrival, the countdown is on before farmers are moving equipment between fields to plant the 2024 crop.
Different jurisdictions have specific rules when it comes to transporting ag equipment, and Farms.com wants to put farmers’ knowledge to the test.
With that at top of mind, Farms.com created a fun quiz about road rules for farm equipment from different states.
1) In Pennsylvania, a slow-moving vehicle emblem is required for equipment traveling slower than 25 mph.
True or False?
2) In Illinois, you can drive without a valid driver’s license if you’re moving a tractor between farm buildings and nearby farmland.
True or False?
3) In Ohio, farm equipment capable of running at speeds higher than 25 mph must have a speed identification symbol in addition to the slow-moving vehicle emblem.
True or False?
4) In Kansas, a tractor must be equipped with hazard warning lights, at least two head lamps, one red lamp and two reflectors.
True or False?
5) In Wyoming, farmers need a permit to move farm equipment that exceeds the maximum legal weight or height.
True or False?
6) In Vermont, a farm tractor needs at least five headlights to be operated on a public highway from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.
True or False?
7) In Washington State, 18-inch square red flags must be attached to the widest parts when exceeding 20 feet.
True or False?
8) In Tennessee, farm equipment operators must pull over if three or more vehicles are behind them.
True or False?
9) In Iowa, farm equipment going less than 35 mph must have at least one blue beacon light attached.
True or False?
10) In Maine, state law dictates teenagers between 14 and 16 must have tractor safety training if they are employed on a farm outside of their family.
True or False?
Be sure to remember your answers and check back later in the week for the answers!