The Missouri Coalition for Highway Safety is reminding motorists to keep an eye on slow-moving farm equipment this harvest season.

Motorist that are unfamiliar with farming communities may not immediately recognize farm equipment on roadways or be aware of the hazards they present. Lighting and reflector locations are different on tractors, combines and other farm equipment. Loads on farm equipment may be wider than other vehicles.

The most common collisions occur when an approaching motorist hits a farm vehicle from behind, or when passing the motorist hits a farm vehicle that is attempting to make a left turn.