Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Slow-Moving Vehicle Sign Guide
A slow-moving vehicle sign guide with ordered steps for choosing, mounting, cleaning, and replacing the emblem on tractors and implements so drivers see you from a distance.
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The steps on this page
- Know which equipment needs the sign
- Use an approved emblem
- Mount at the rear and centered
- Keep it upright and visible
- Clean off dirt and dust
- Replace faded or cracked signs
- Remove it when not on a road
- Add lights and reflectors
- Check state rules
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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