HARVEST SEASON PRESENTS ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES FOR RURAL INDIANA ROADWAY USERS
Those of us who have lived in Indiana, or other locations throughout the Midwest, for any number of years are aware that the fall months of September, October and November constitute peak harvest season for grain farmers across Indiana. In order to access their fields, farmers often times must make use of Indiana roadways with their agricultural machinery. Agricultural machinery such as combines and tillage equipment are several times larger than normal cars, SUVs and pickup trucks. Consequently, they take up a greater portion of rural Indiana roadways, which can be more narrow compared to other roadways to begin with.
This lack of space can create challenges for all drivers, but with caution and awareness Indiana motor vehicle operators can safely share the roadway with our state's grain farmers. The Chicago Tribune recently reported that the Indiana State Police are urging drivers to stay alert for slow moving machinery and should be prepared to make immediate stops when quickly coming upon agricultural machinery in the roadway. The article also advises drivers to stay patient and to make certain the agricultural machinery you are attempting to pass is not making, or about to make, a left hand turn.
