Many children and adults are killed by being run over by tractors or equipment. The extra rider can be knocked off, forced off or fall off. Discuss this item with the audience. This sign must be placed not less than 2 feet nor more than 6 feet above the ground with the point directed upward and placed at the rear of the tractor or equipment. If the SMV is faded, replace it.
Many accidents occur every year when motorists run into the rear of slow moving equipment.
An additional method to protect the operator and motorists is to turn on flashing four-way amber lights. This gives motorists an indication that the equipment is travelling 25 MPH or less. Discuss the above with the audience and show the SMV sign at the rear of the radio-controlled tractor. The second segment of the District Agricultural Safety Display is a display backboard, title, safety script, pictures and examples of handouts. The handouts and other supplies are either available free or can be purchased from the suppliers listed in the resource directory.