Photo provided to the Times Observer Dairy Princess Veronica Ludwick cautions motorists to watch out for farm vehicles on the roads.

Reminders on the importance of keeping an eye for farm equipment on the roads can’t come too often.

“With the fall harvest taking place in Warren County I want to remind all drivers to look out for farm equipment on our rural roadways,” Dairy Princess Veronica Ludwick said.

The state vehicle code defines vehicles specifically used for agricultural purposes — trucks or tractors — as “implements of husbandry,” according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

According to the DMV, examples of implements of husbandry include tractors, grain haulers, front end loaders, hay bailers and other agricultural implements.

“Farm equipment is designed to be used primarily in a field and is not designed to travel at typical highway speeds,” the state Farm Bureau explains. “Most farm equipment is designed to travel at speeds of 15-25 miles per hour.

“On all farm equipment you will see a Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem,” Ludwick said. “It is a triangle shape that is orange and has a red border around it. This is your sign to start slowing down.”

From the Farm Bureau: “Just as motorists are entitled to operate their vehicles on public roadways, farmers are legally allowed to operate farm equipment on these same roadways. Caution, courtesy and special attention to the following safety tips will help ensure the safety of motorists, passengers, and operators of slow-moving farm equipment.”

“Farmers understand that you are being delayed from getting to your destination and they will do their best to let you pass when it is safe,” she said. “You may save not only your life but that of our beloved dairy farmer.”