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Make sure our local farmers can do their jobs safely! More slow-moving farm equipment is on county roads this time of year.
If you see an orange, triangular slow-moving vehicle sign on the back of a piece of equipment, that means it is travelling on the road at 25 mph or less. When you see the sign, slow down right away. At highway speed, it takes just 15 seconds to overtake a tractor traveling at 15 mph.
There are up to 35 serious crashes involving farm equipment in Oregon each year. They often happen when another vehicle tries to pass as farm equipment is turning left. Drivers may think that a farmer is pulling to the right to allow them to pass, while they are actually trying to line up with a driveway on the left.
You can pass farm equipment when it is safe to do so. Always make sure that the oncoming lane is clear of traffic, that the equipment isn't too wide to pass and that there aren't any signs they are trying to make a left turn.
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