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Motorists should exercise extra care and patience on moving day, June 1, police advise.
Also known as gypsy day, it marks the traditional seasonal changeover for dairy farmers to move stock, staff and homes to other farms for the new season.
Caution is needed with increased volumes of larger agricultural vehicles, trucks, and animals across rural roads, especially as this year moving day falls at the end of a long weekend.
“It puts additional pressure on our regional rural roading network so we’re asking people to use more caution when travelling during this time,” says Constable Collette Corley, Waikato Police.
“We all have a responsibility when it comes to road safety so it’s important those moving herds, agricultural equipment and other vehicles across rural roads are aware of other road users and make every effort to travel safely across the network. We are asking all drivers please be understanding and patient.”
More pilot vehicles will be on the roads as well as more refuse and pastoral debris.
“We urge all road users to be conscious of this and the impact it can have on roading surfaces.”
Police advice:
- Reduce speeds when approaching farm vehicles, herds or vehicles with wide loads
- Maintain good following distances to allow ample time to stop
- Allow extra time as traffic may move slower
- Be aware of extra agricultural debris on roads
- Take care when passing large agricultural vehicles
