THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IS URGING DRIVERS AND FARMERS TO BE CAREFUL DURING THE FALL HARVEST SEASON. 

DRIVERS NEED TO BE PATIENT AND SHARE THE ROAD SAYS TROOPER JOSH ROBINSON. GIVE BIG FARM EQUIPMENT PLENTY OF SPACE AND BE CAUTIOUS WHEN PASSING.

ROBINSON SAYS FARMERS SHOULD MAKE SURE ALL REFLECTORS AND FLASHING LIGHTS ARE CLEAN SO THERE IS MAXIMUM VISIBILITY. THEY ARE ALSO ADVISED TO STAY AS FAR TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD AS POSSIBLE AND TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY IF THERE IS TRAFFIC BACK-UP.

ROBINSON SAYS THE MAJORITY OF ACCIDENTS OCCUR WHEN A DRIVER TRIES TO ILLEGALLY PASS LARGE FARM EQUIPMENT.