KHP: Extra caution needed on Kansas roads during harvest

Farmers work long hours during harvest season, often driving large, slow-moving equipment on public roads.

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) is urging motorists to be extra cautious on the roads during harvest season. Farmers will be working long hours, often driving large, slow-moving equipment on public roads.

The KHP says there were 118 crashes involving farm equipment in Kansas last year. Of those crashes, 10 were fatal.

Motorists should be aware of the following safety tips:

• Be aware of your surroundings and watch for farm equipment on the road.
• Slow down and be patient when driving behind farm equipment.
• Do not pass farm equipment on the right-hand side.
• Yield to farm equipment when it is entering or exiting a roadway.
• Be prepared to stop suddenly if a farm equipment operator makes a sudden stop or turn.

The KHP also reminds motorists that it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are caught driving under the influence, you will be arrested and charged with a crime.

Harvest season is a busy time for farmers. By following these safety tips, motorists can help to ensure that everyone stays safe on the roads.

Conclusion

The harvest season is a time for farmers to reap the fruits of their labor. However, it is also a time when motorists need to be extra cautious on the roads. By following the safety tips outlined in this article, motorists can help to ensure that everyone stays safe during harvest season.