Fall Harvest Season Means Busy Rural Roads
The fall harvest season is ramping up across Minnesota...
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\nMnDOT's Anne Meyer says the fall harvest season is often referred to as the \u201crural rush hour.\u201d She says in addition to the equipment itself, motorists need to be cautious for a number of other reasons as well...
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\nMeyer says most farm equipment crashes and fatalities are distraction-related.
\nOfficials say that operators of heavy farm equipment also share in helping to maintain safe roads. Farmers are asked to double-check to make sure that all lighting is visible and working properly, display the proper slow-moving vehicle signs on vehicles and trailers, and show courtesy to regular traffic sharing the roadway.