September 23, 2015
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(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Farms are an important part of Southern Bruce County and a big component of the overall economy. At times, farm vehicles use the road as a farmer moves from one property to the next, and this can present unusual traffic challenges for motorists, such as oversized vehicles or horse and buggy traffic.
The South Bruce OPP continues to stress traffic safety. Education is a part of the ongoing commitment to make our roadways as safe as possible. The following tips may reduce collisions involving these unique road users:
Farming implements and horse-drawn carriages are slow-moving vehicles, and should be marked with a slow-moving vehicle sign to the rear.
These road users will be operating as far to the right as possible, but they have the right to be on the roadway. Motorists need to be prepared for sudden movement of the slower vehicle ahead.
Slow down and keep well back when approaching from behind. Watch for upcoming turns into a farm lane or roadway from the vehicle ahead. Hand signals from the buggy operator or implement driver may be difficult to see.
Leave plenty of room when passing farm machinery or a horse and buggy.
Share the road with farm vehicles and horse and buggy traffic … they have the right to use the road and they work hard to share with you.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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