SMETHPORT — With the onset of spring, motorists in McKean and Potter counties are cautioned to beware of slow-moving farm equipment.

This time of year farmers are returning to their fields to plant crops and prepare summer work. The McKean/Potter County Farm Bureau promotes safe driving on rural roads. Large slow moving farm vehicles are once again traveling on rural roads here in our counties.

Practicing safe driving habits on rural roads is important all year long. Drivers need to keep their guard up throughout the planting, growing and harvest seasons by reducing their speeds and being more aware of other motorists. Accidents can be prevented if farmers and motorists look out for one another on rural roads.

Remember that farmers are legally allowed to operate farm equipment, showing a slow moving vehicle sign, on Pennsylvania roads. These vehicles usually travel at speeds of 25 mph or less.