During this time of year farmers are out harvesting their crops which means large farm equipment will be on the roadways.

As the farmers move their equipment from field to field motorists are reminded to exercise caution on the roadways particularly on county roads.

Remember, some farm implements are much wider than the normal vehicle using the roadways and motorists may need to slow down, move over, and perhaps even come to a stop to allow these large pieces of machinery to pass.

The Indiana State Police offers the below safety tip reminders.

Tips for farmers:
•Have all lighting and placards on your equipment as required by law.

•When parking equipment along the road while in the field, make certain it is visible at night.

•Avoid traveling on state and U.S. highways during rush hour traffic.

•Wear Hiigh Visibility or reflective clothing when working so as to be seen by motorists and farm workers.

•Indiana Code 9-21-5-7 requires operators of vehicles being driven at a speed below the posted limit to move over to the right at their first opportunity if three or more vehicles are following to allow those vehicles to safely pass.

Tips for motorists:
•Be patient when traveling behind farm equipment; farmers have the same rights as automobile drivers to operate their equipment on the roads.

•When approaching farm equipment from the opposite direction, pull to the right of the traveled portion of the road and allow the equipment to pass.

•Always be cautious when approaching farm equipment parked on the side of the road.
Someone may be getting into or out of the equipment or performing maintenance.

•Be especially vigilant in watching for farm equipment on two lane roads, and around dusk when conditions can make the equipment harder to see.

The 5th annual 5th HOPE Medora goes Pink festival is October 11.

Those wanting space for a booth need to reserve one soon by calling Debi at (812) 530-0093 or (812) 966-2754.

There is no charge, but organizers ask that 10 percent of profits be donated to HOPE.

Hundred percent of the money raised at the festival is given to people who are battling cancer. So far the group has donated more than $14,000.

Registration is also being taken for the cruise-in, baby contest and the 5K run.

T-shirts are currently on sale and wrist bands.

Raffle tickets are available for a blanket with pictures featuring different years of the HOPE Medora goes Pink festival.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

For more information visit HOPE Medora Goes Pink on Facebook.