Those darn slow tractors!

[bcp]

From:Forest Grove police log - oregonlive.com

July 7
A driver called police upset that he was stuck behind a slow-moving tractor on Highway 47, and requested that police write citations to the tractor operators. Police declined, and also suggested the caller not use his phone while driving.

 

[Industrial Toys]

It is a problem with two lane highways and the much, much larger equipment on the roads. Especially in spring and fall. People have been moving farther into the country to escape high city prices for accomodation, with long rural commutes. This is problematic with HUGE machinery on the roadways. In the trucking industry, such movement would not even be allowed without permit and escort.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

In the US, market roads were built by farmers for farmers. At times, motorists have built their own highways where farm equipment is not allowed. The interstate highway system comes to mind.

 

[fried1765]

People move to the country to enjoy the rural life.
Farm machinery is part of that lifestyle.
Slowdown and enjoy it.
Or move back.

Exactly correct!

 

[rangerfredbob]

Too many californians in the Portland area... they don't like Cali so they move out and then try to make laws and complain to make Oregon like Cali, leave your big city junk in your own ruined area...

Highway 47 is somewhat windy, and there's a lot of wrecks from people doing stupid things and not paying attention...

 

[oosik]

Today I drove the Power Wagon down south into the Palouse. I met, on two separate occasions, Large tractors with multi ganged, winged disks. It's no problem - I just pulled over and waited until they went past.

However - in the recent past - while pulled over - I've had "road idiots" pull around me and zoom past the oncoming ag equipment. It would be most unfortunate if the inboard wing accidentally dropped just as the fool drove past. I guess that most don't realize that a big tractor will not respond like a sports car and dodge oncoming vehicles.

Two years ago I came up behind a DOH contractor who was repainting the highway stripes. Again - some idiot pulled around me and zoomed past the paint truck. Later, at a service station further south, his pickup had yellow spray paint on both sides. I couldn't help it, I had to laugh.

 

[k0ua]

Two years ago I came up behind a DOH contractor who was repainting the highway stripes. Again - some idiot pulled around me and zoomed past the paint truck. Later, at a service station further south, his pickup had yellow spray paint on both sides. I couldn't help it, I had to laugh.

Now THAT is funny.

 

[Oldoak]

People move to the country to enjoy the rural life.
Farm machinery is part of that lifestyle.
Slowdown and enjoy it.
Or move back.

Exactly correct!

I'm with you guys.

I'm seeing way too much "urban sprawl" eroding farmland and the countryside. Eventually the sub-urbanites take over with their zoning and restricting this and that which had been part of farm life for generations.

 

[LouNY]

When I read these comments I have to snicker to myself,
That's what I said when I got out of active duty in the Marines in 74 and came home.
So I moved to Idaho for several years, then down to West Texas before I ended up back here.
And I'm still saying the same damned thing :laughing: :thumbsup: :drink:

 

[Shaneard]

I've been told so many times I'm #1 while driving a tractor with that "special" finger. I just laugh and wave. I've had my left blinker on, arm stuck out, double yellow line, in a curve and still get passed as I'm trying to turn in a road. People need to slow down or leave earlier.

 

[kcflhrc]

I will say this, I have seen some real idiots operating those tractors on the highway. Courtesy works both ways.

 

[Deere Dude]

I have no problem if someone is driving their tractor flat out and trying to stay off to the right as much as possible... I do have a problem with someone meandering at 5-7 miles an hour taking the whole lane. Luckily that doesn't happen very often.

 

[fidowanttobe]

I will say this, I have seen some real idiots operating those tractors on the highway. Courtesy works both ways.

ABSOLUTELY!! Rush hour, 2 lane interstate between 2 cities, 3 JD's with triples and huge air seeders ! ! Why? Because ND has no "LAW" against it. Common sense and courtesy would be any other time of day.
I asked the law what I had to do to move a shed out from town and I had to do it before 8 AM on a Sunday, but these things that were 3 times the size of that shed, can go at 5 PM on a weekday ??? Growing up on the farm 30 years ago, my old man woulda slapped me for being so inconsiderate.

 

[Shaneard]

ABSOLUTELY!! Rush hour, 2 lane interstate between 2 cities, 3 JD's with triples and huge air seeders ! ! Why? Because ND has no "LAW" against it. Common sense and courtesy would be any other time of day.
I asked the law what I had to do to move a shed out from town and I had to do it before 8 AM on a Sunday, but these things that were 3 times the size of that shed, can go at 5 PM on a weekday ??? Growing up on the farm 30 years ago, my old man woulda slapped me for being so inconsiderate.

Think about those farmers tonight when you eat supper. You wouldn't have food on your plate if it weren't for them. Their job don't revolve around a clock, most of it revolves around the weather and harvest season.

 

[fidowanttobe]

Not gonna start a pi%#ing match. We all gotta work together, just tired that for some the rules don't apply. I have the utmost respect for farmers as it is always a gamble, not a profession I would want. But we/they aren't allowed to drive cattle to market thru town anymore, open range, etc. times change. Certain times of day are a hazard, not just an inconvenience.

 

[Thomas]

Those type seems to cause more harm than good...they need to suck it up and deal with it!!!

 

[bigtiller]

State and county roads are considered "farm to market" roads for a reason.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I don't see that the fact that farmers feed us has anything to do with it. Truckers keep us alive too, and can't operate any size rig they feel like on the roads. The increasing size issue, should be addressed. With the bigger equipment, often farms are far apart and often there is no ability to pull over and let motorists pass.

Farming on that scale is just big business. I can't run some business on the roadways and tie up traffic.

 

[Dwellonroof]

Around here I don't mind the tractors and farm equipment but the bicyclist are very disrespectful

 

[ArlyA]

My brother-in-laws combine takes up both lanes and then some. Seems they usually take the head off.