Lebanon, IN – Boone County officials are urging drivers to take extra precautions as the 2025 harvest season begins, bringing more slow-moving farm equipment onto rural roads.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, drivers should expect to encounter tractors, combines and other wide equipment throughout the coming weeks. Authorities stressed the importance of giving farm vehicles space, slowing down when approaching them and only passing when it is safe and legal to do so.
The sheriff’s office noted that narrow rural routes may be especially challenging as combines and other equipment often extend into opposing lanes. Motorists are reminded to stay alert, remain patient and recognize that farmers are working long hours to bring in crops.
“Farmers feed our communities and keep America moving forward,” the sheriff’s office stated in its public announcement. “Let’s do our part to keep them and all drivers safe this harvest season.”
Officials encouraged motorists to watch for warning signs, flashing lights, and the bright orange reflective triangles that indicate slow-moving vehicles. Law enforcement also emphasized that staying cautious during harvest time helps prevent crashes and ensures that everyone on the road makes it home safely.
The harvest season is expected to run through much of the fall, with increased farm traffic continuing until crops are fully collected. Drivers are urged to remain vigilant throughout the season and to share the road responsibly.
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