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That harvest wagon or combine with a lineup of traffic trailing behind might be inconvenient, but they belong on the road โ just like you โ and every rule-of-the-road still applies. Thatโs the basic message law enforcement wants the public to know while Wisconsin agriculture experiences its โhigh seasonโโฆotherwise known as the harvest. Over the years, itโs proven to be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for Wisconsinโs number-one industry, and safety requires that motorists do their part protecting its workers.
In Wisconsin, vehicles cannot pass whatโs termed โan Implement of Husbandryโโฆthatโs that piece of slow-moving piece of equipment in front of youโฆin a no passing zone. Also of concernโฆeven in areas where passing is allowed, motorists have to consider that the farm vehicle in front of them may be turning left into a roadway or field entrance with little warning, especially if youโre not able to see that signal.
The bottom line is that Wisconsinโs rural roads are critical infrastructure thatโs needed by everyone whether traveling or farming, so if youโre caught in the flow โ just go with it and enjoy the countryside.
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