Is this true

[Captinjack]

"The Federal Motor Carrir Administration of the Dept. of Transportation is auditing PennDot's safety regulations for compliance with federal standards. Long standing and sensible PennDot exemptions for farm vehicles were determined deficient by Washington even though they are typical of farm vehicle laws nationwide".

Pennsylvania is among only a few states to be audited by USDOT and could lose about $8 million of federal funds for highway safety programs unless acceptable standards are workd out with Washington. They will be doing this in all States in the future so look out!

We can be assured that the Washington Bureaucrats will understand the farmers needs and customs and will not make farmers to:

1. obtain a medical certificate
2. Perform safety equipment checks and document deficiencies every morning before use.
3. Record their hours of service and break times like commercial drivers.
4. Prohibit under 18 yrs of age operators to travel on roads with a towed piece of farm equipment.
5 Blah, Blah, Blah infinitnatum.

The Farm Bureau is negotiating with the state legislature, however, they predict that "unless an agency or legislative body in Washington intercedes to stop or postpone the process, the regulations will take effect after March 1, 2010".

We need to downsize government at all levels this fall and throw all the bums out.

 

[wampum]

Only problem Captinjack,is that we can't throw them far enough.

 

[Soundguy]

I think any politician that passes junk anti farming laws should not be allowed to eat or use any type of product that even came near a farm untill the law is repealed..

soundguy

 

[2manyrocks]

Only problem Captinjack,is that we can't throw them far enough.

Best one I've heard in about a month.

 

[Wayne County Hose]

It seems to me that Pa is trying to be a progressive state. Kinda trying to do with other stuff that Cali has done with emissions. However, all they are doing is screwing everything up. There is now basically a building moratorium in Pa due to the new sewer regs. Pa DEP is flexing their muscles. Seems to be what the different state agencies are doing, abusing their power. We have more state representatives per capita than any other state. We have the largest legislature and they are doing their best to justify their existence.

This being said, I believe the farmers do need to be reigned in. I grew up on a dairy farm. Farmers die or are maimed regularly because they are in a hurry, use equipment improperly, or use unsafe equipment. I was involved in safety studies at work that prove it is not more costly or takes any more time to work safely. There aren't many more people than me that are sympathetic to the cause of the family farmer, however, dead farmers are of no good to their families. I do believe that the state is going about it the wrong way, as is usually the case.

Here's another one from our wonderful legislature. They want any township or municipality without a full time police force to pay a penalty to the state. Something around $150 per resident per year. This would, in fact, cause rural taxes to more than double or cause local governments to go bankrupt. This is what we are dealing with in Pa. So, remember this, no matter what you think of your current leader, congressman, or whoever, the next guy may be even worse.

 

[dcyrilc]

"The Federal Motor Carrir Administration of the Dept. of Transportation is auditing PennDot's safety regulations for compliance with federal standards. Long standing and sensible PennDot exemptions for farm vehicles were determined deficient by Washington even though they are typical of farm vehicle laws nationwide".

Pennsylvania is among only a few states to be audited by USDOT and could lose about $8 million of federal funds for highway safety programs unless acceptable standards are workd out with Washington. They will be doing this in all States in the future so look out!

We can be assured that the Washington Bureaucrats will understand the farmers needs and customs and will not make farmers to:

1. obtain a medical certificate
2. Perform safety equipment checks and document deficiencies every morning before use.
3. Record their hours of service and break times like commercial drivers.
4. Prohibit under 18 yrs of age operators to travel on roads with a towed piece of farm equipment.
5 Blah, Blah, Blah infinitnatum.

The Farm Bureau is negotiating with the state legislature, however, they predict that "unless an agency or legislative body in Washington intercedes to stop or postpone the process, the regulations will take effect after March 1, 2010".

We need to downsize government at all levels this fall and throw all the bums out.

A M E N !

 

[Jstpssng]

I think any politician that passes junk anti farming laws should not be allowed to eat or use any type of product that even came near a farm untill the law is repealed..

soundguy

Works for me... but when have you ever met a politician who played by his own rules?

 

[2manyrocks]

This being said, I believe the farmers do need to be reigned in. I grew up on a dairy farm. Farmers die or are maimed regularly because they are in a hurry, use equipment improperly, or use unsafe equipment. I was involved in safety studies at work that prove it is not more costly or takes any more time to work safely. There aren't many more people than me that are sympathetic to the cause of the family farmer, however, dead farmers are of no good to their families. I do believe that the state is going about it the wrong way, as is usually the case. .

It's not very efficient to get yourself killed. I've learned several things about safety just reading in the safety forum here.

 

[dave1949]

Here's another one from our wonderful legislature. They want any township or municipality without a full time police force to pay a penalty to the state. Something around $150 per resident per year. This would, in fact, cause rural taxes to more than double or cause local governments to go bankrupt. This is what we are dealing with in Pa. So, remember this, no matter what you think of your current leader, congressman, or whoever, the next guy may be even worse.

Sounds like the state is trying to push some costs down to the local level. They spent all their (our) money and need some more.

Bethel, ME just dropped it's police force - of one officer, it was cheaper for them to pay the county extra for patrol and response service than to keep their own.
Dave.

 

[Soundguy]

Works for me... but when have you ever met a politician who played by his own rules?

I agree... but I still think they should be stuck to those rules.. after a few die of hunger and a few more get real thin.. I bet some 'smarter' legislation might start rolling. I don't have much tolerance or compassion for theives either..

soundguy