The provincial government grouped tractors in this category.
So, operators must display SMV signs on their tractors and self-propelled farm machinery, even if their equipment is capable of travelling at a higher speed, Bob Nichols, senior media liaison officer with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) told Farms.com today.
People must place these signs on their equipment at a distance between 0.5 to 2 metres above the road, the Highway Traffic Act states. Other drivers must be able to see the symbol from at least 150 metres away.
Tractor drivers must also abide by this speed limit, even if they travel in zones with higher limits posted. Otherwise, these individuals could face penalties.
“A fine between $60 and $1,000 may be imposed under the Highway Traffic Act if the tractor is travelling greater than 40 km/h,” Nichols said.
For more information on operating farm equipment on roadways, check out this guide from the MTO and this fact sheet from the OFA.
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