MONROE - A seminar to discuss recently enacted Wisconsin legislation that updates state laws regarding farm machinery operating on Wisconsin roadways will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th St. The Green County Towns Association and the University of Wisconsin-Extension Green County are hosting a presentation about the changes.
The Wisconsin legislation that was signed into law in April 2014 as Wisconsin Act 377, updates the definition of implements of husbandry, creates a definition for an agricultural commercial motor vehicle, provides an additional weight allowance from a maximum single axle weight of 20,000 to 23,000 pounds and increases the maximum gross vehicle weight from 80,000 to 92,000 pounds. Other components of the law address length and width limits, safety concerns including lighting and marking, and clarifies rules of the road.
The featured speaker at the informational meeting will be Cheryl Skjolaas, UW-Extension agricultural safety specialist. Skjolaas will discuss the new regulations and how they will impact farmers. Jeff Wunschel, Green County Highway commissioner, and a representative from the Green County Sheriff's Department will also be on hand to answer questions about the permitting process and how the new laws will be enforced.
Registration is not required. Refreshments and materials will be provided. For more information, contact Mark Mayer, UW-Extension agriculture agent, at 608-328-9440 or at mark.mayer@ces.uwex.edu.
The Wisconsin legislation that was signed into law in April 2014 as Wisconsin Act 377, updates the definition of implements of husbandry, creates a definition for an agricultural commercial motor vehicle, provides an additional weight allowance from a maximum single axle weight of 20,000 to 23,000 pounds and increases the maximum gross vehicle weight from 80,000 to 92,000 pounds. Other components of the law address length and width limits, safety concerns including lighting and marking, and clarifies rules of the road.
The featured speaker at the informational meeting will be Cheryl Skjolaas, UW-Extension agricultural safety specialist. Skjolaas will discuss the new regulations and how they will impact farmers. Jeff Wunschel, Green County Highway commissioner, and a representative from the Green County Sheriff's Department will also be on hand to answer questions about the permitting process and how the new laws will be enforced.
Registration is not required. Refreshments and materials will be provided. For more information, contact Mark Mayer, UW-Extension agriculture agent, at 608-328-9440 or at mark.mayer@ces.uwex.edu.