Re: Operating a farm tractor on the roadway/NYS

Posted by PeteNY on February 26, 2006 at 05:15:59 from (129.44.80.141):

In Reply to: Operating a farm tractor on the roadway/NYS posted by Kendog on February 25, 2006 at 16:32:04:

In NYS, Agricultural equipment is exempt from NYS Vehicle and traffic law with the folowing exceptions; If traveling under 15 mph, the vehicle must be equipped with an SMV sign, or an electronic warning light. If over width, the equipment may only be moved between dawn and dusk. Agricultural equipment cannot be operated on restricted use highways.
15 years in law enforcement provided me with that info...if pressed I could come up with the actual laws from the NYS V&T and NYS Ag&Markets laws, but don't have the time to do so.
One word of warning; not all Law Enforcement afficers are aware of this, especially those on non rural municipalities...I had to rescue my father from an overzealous newbie in Vestal, NY a few years ago as Dad was headed for the back seat of the cruiser, and his 2n Ford was headed for the impound roll back, fortunately I knew the LT on duty, and he knew his V&T laws.
Also, there is a clear distinction in the V&T law between Ag and Construction equipment, the latter is controled by the law.
There is noinsurance requirement on Ag equipmment operated on the road either.

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