Driving Your Tractor on the Road

Though uncommon, driving a tractor on the road isn’t unheard of. So, if you must get supplies to your farm or visit another farm in your vicinity, you can use the tips mentioned in this guide to drive your tractor on the road. The experts at Johnson Fleet and Farm have created this guide to help you avoid inconveniencing others on the road while you're driving your tractor. For more tips or to look at our inventory of tractors for sale, visit us at our dealership in Homerville, GA, and Yulee & Fernandina Beach, FL. We happily serve those from Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Licensing

You won’t need to obtain a special license for driving your tractor on the road. However, you’ll need to pay attention to the standard driving and road safety rules that apply to other vehicles, such as cars and trucks. If you fail to adhere to the rules, you may end up causing an accident and paying hefty fines.

Insurance

This step is easy: make sure that you’ve insured your tractor. There, done! 

Be Wary of Others

Tractors usually are the slowest moving vehicles on the road; the highest speed they can achieve seldom goes beyond 25 miles per hour. So, to avoid causing an accident or inconvenience to other motorists, avoid busier roads and high-speed areas. You’ll want to drive your tractor during non-peak hours, like in the middle of a weekday, and be vigilant of other vehicles, pedestrians, and animals on the road.

Signage

Mount a “slow-moving vehicle” sign on your tractor and make it visible to drivers behind you. If you’re towing something with your vehicle, ensure that you put the sign on the item you’re towing. This will boost its visibility and make other drivers aware of your speed limitations.

Lighting

All tractors are required to have two front lights, a continuous red tail light, and hazard lights. Make sure that the lights are functional and other motorists can see them. If you’re towing a piece of equipment with your tractor, install reflectors and rearrange the tail light and hazard lights to make sure they are still visible.

Additional Tips

Practice defensive driving and familiarize yourself with the local rules and regulations before you hit the road. You’ll also want to install rollover protection, wear your seatbelt, and signal well in advance before taking a turn or changing lanes.

By keeping safety above everything else, you can make your drive safer for you and others on the road. If you need more tips, ask our experts at Johnson Fleet and Farm. We’re in Homerville, GA, and Yulee & Fernandina Beach, FL, where we have an extensive inventory of tractors for sale. To peruse our collection, stop by our dealerships, where we also serve our friends from Jacksonville and St. Augustine.