FREE Farm Vehicle Inspections at Farm Safety Day
The Farm Vehicle Safety Day, hosted by Lamont County and Strathcona County, aims to increase agricultural industry vehicle safety education and awareness. Violation tickets will not be issued. Enforcement Services Commercial Vehicle Inspectors will conduct safety inspections under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. If safety violations are located, they will be noted on a vehicle inspection report and repair instructions will be provided. If inspectors locate an out of service defect that is an immediate public safety concern, repairs on site will be required.
Farm vehicles will be inspected on a first come, first serve basis. Owners of inspected farm vehicles will have the chance to enter a draw for two tickets for Josephburg Presents, donated by Strathcona County Councillor Paul Smith. Wait times may vary, due to vehicle size and number of participants. In compliance with Alberta laws, a farm vehicle is subject to the same vehicle equipment regulations as any other commercial vehicle. This preventative inspection will help to ensure farmers and ranchers are not going to be stuck on the highway due to a mechanical breakdown - or worse yet, involved in a collision because of equipment failure.
In addition to the farm vehicle inspections, attendees are invited to enjoy refreshments throughout the day and a free BBQ at lunch. The event, proudly supported by Beaver Creek Co-Op, Crop Management Network Inc. and Joburg Aggregates Ltd., will feature County information about weeds, clubroot, agriculture road use agreements, as well as FireSmart safety demonstrations.
For any questions about the event, contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585.