Seasonal hazards warning to Shropshire drivers
Wednesday 28th September 2011, 3:11PM BST.
Motorists in Shropshire are being warned of the dangers that may be present during this time of year as farmers are using the roads more when harvesting and moving their produce.
Agriculture is one of the county’s major industries and harvesting a wide variety of crops at this time of the year sees an increase in agricultural vehicles on the road.
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is reminding farmers that leaving mud and debris on the road is an offence under the Highways Act and is a potential hazard to other road users.
Farmers and contractors have a duty to ensure that their vehicles are cleared of any mud or debris before entering onto the public highway.
Drivers of agricultural vehicles are also being urged to consider other road users whilst they undergo their work and to pull into lay-bys or safe places to allow other vehicles to pass, avoiding traffic build up and unsafe over taking manoeuvres. Failure to do so may lead to prosecution of the driver for careless or inconsiderate driving.
Motorists are reminded that they need to take extra care on rural roads during this time and just because they feel they ‘know the road’, the conditions and presence of other vehicles changes every day.
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