The Illinois State Police is reminding drivers and farmers to keep safety in mind on the roads this fall. With harvest season underway, farmers across Illinois will be moving equipment between fields, which means more slow-moving tractors and wide vehicles on highways and rural roads.

State Police say drivers should allow extra travel time, slow down when they come across farm equipment, and give plenty of space before passing. They add that flashing amber lights mean “caution,” and orange and red reflective triangles are a signal that the vehicle is moving at slower speeds. Passing in no-passing zones, or too close to intersections, bridges, or railroad crossings, is illegal and can be deadly.

Police also remind farmers to do their part by avoiding busier roads when possible, staying off roadways in bad weather or low-visibility conditions, and making sure warning lights and reflectors are clean and easy to see. Farmers are also encouraged to pull over when it’s safe to let traffic clear.

ISP says by working together and making safety a priority, motorists and farmers can help prevent crashes and keep Illinois roadways safe this fall.