Road warning with a difference as harvest season approaches

Drivers taking to the roads for holiday trips or other long journeys in the coming summer have been given a number of very big reasons to take extra care behind the wheel.

The NSW Farmers Federation has put out a reminder that the agricultural world is gearing up for the year’s grain and hay harvest – which means a lot of heavy farm machinery is going to be out and about.

“Tractors, headers, augers and more will soon be on our roads as many farmers prepare to get their grain and hay out of the paddock and on their way to Aussie families,” federation grains committee chair Justin Everitt said.

“Unpredictable overtaking or tailgating is especially dangerous around these heavy vehicles, so be ready to look out, slow down and take care on the road – and farmers will make sure they can shift out of your way as soon as it’s safe.”

While they’re less likely to be seen on the major highways, such vehicles are going to be more preponderant on smaller country roads.

“While this machinery might be slow-moving, it’s important to remember that none of us want to hold up traffic on a country road, and we all want to get home safely at the end of each day,” Everitt said.