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Farm vehicles

Operating farm vehicles on Wisconsin roads involves a specific set of regulations, safety and other requirements.

The following series of "Wisconsin Farmers on the Road" publications are available as a resource to farmers:

• Driver requirements
  Topics include: Definition, license, driving speeds, right-of-way, livestock on roads

• Hazardous materials
  Topics include: Legislation, regulations, exceptions, pesticide transportation, disposal of used oil filters, poisonous gas, using placards, accidents

• Safety (577 KB)
  Topics include: Hazardous material, equipment, federal regulations, tractor safety, training and certification, parking on highways

• Size, weight and load
  Topics include: Limits, securing load, reciprocity agreements, federal regulations, frequently asked questions, resources, phone numbers

• Vehicle registration
  Topics include: Definitions, plate types, descriptions and registration requirements

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Questions about the content of this page:
Lorie Floyd. lorie.floyd@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: May 26, 2011