Posted by JoeK(WI) on December 02, 2007 at 09:38:30 from (207.118.245.18):
In Reply to: Farm Traffic Laws? posted by hayray on December 02, 2007 at 04:10:28:
IMHO you were in violation as officer stated.Maybe he did have an attitude,but basically an either/or situation.You are EITHER a "farmer" engaged in transport of an "implement of husbandry",requiring SMV sign and speed below 25mph,OR you are a motorist towing a "trailer",requiring all necessary equipment(coupler,lights,safety chains,brakes etc),and requiring a trip permit if Oversize. Farm plate on tow vehicle,though optional would indicate you are,indeed engaged in farming(and putting you into special Ag transport status),rather than trying to skirt the law. The special transport regulations for true farmers/Ag vendors were carefully integrated into the general traffic laws to allow everyone safe and sane usage of the roadway.Chances are that if you had been in compliance with the laws,you would never have been stopped. Finally,a retired officers thoughts:Most folks personal"contacts"with police are the result of those folks"Attracting Attention To Themselves".
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