Harvest time means more farm equipment will be on provincial roads
By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com
As Saskatchewan producers are harvesting their crops, it means more farm equipment will make its way onto provincial roads.
With that in mind, Farms.com created a refresher quiz for farmers to take to test their knowledge on Saskatchewan’s road regulations with respect to agricultural equipment.
1.The speed limit for all farm equipment in Saskatchewan is 40 km/h.
True or False
2.If an implement is wider than 6 m (19 ft), it should be equipped with flashing lamps or flags.
True or False
3.If machinery is equipped with a white lamp on the rear and is operating at night, the lamp should be turned on and pointed straight back.
True or False
4.Farm machinery being transported via truck or trailer requires a permit for travel on a provincial highway if the machinery is more than 3.5 m (11 ft) wide.
True or False
5.When operating at ______ or less, a piece of machinery must have a slow moving vehicle sign.
A - 60 km/h
B – 30 km/h
C – 40 km/h
D – None of the above
6.When either operated or towed, farm equipment is exempt from weight on all public roadways.
True or False
7.Starting the Friday before Victoria Day and ending on Labour Day, it is illegal to move loaded farm equipment after 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.
True or False
8.Tractors and other self-propelled equipment must have two white tail lamps visible from the back.
True or False
9.You do not have to wear a seat belt when operating farm equipment if you’re over 16 years old.
True or False
10.When travelling from a dealership to your farm in a piece of machinery, you must have a farm escort vehicle.
True or False
Be sure to save your answers and check back on Monday when Farms.com reveals the correct responses.
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