CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — In Cumberland County, agriculture officials and farmers issued a reminder to drivers that they'll soon share the road with more farm equipment.
The group spoke about the Rural Roads Safety Week campaign, which was designed to encourage drivers to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others on the road.
Farmers also spoke about the importance of remaining patient and slowing down when driving near farm vehicles.
"If you are coming behind us, match our speed. If it is a safe passing zone, then proceed around us," said farmer Jason Nailor. "Once you start pulling out, a lot of equipment now has mirrors on it, we can see you come around the vehicle and we can actually give you a little more space if we have the opportunity to get over to the right side a bit more."
According to PennDOT, there were 112 crashes last year involving farm equipment on rural roads, with seven being fatal.