7/23/07-Gov. Ted Strickland signed the bill into law that allows farmers to drive farm equipment faster while traveling from one field to another on public roads.
Existing state law limits tractors and other farm equipment to speeds of 25 mph or lower on public roads.
With some newer tractors capable of traveling up to 42 mph, the speed restrictions are being lifted to permit operators with driver’s licenses to travel at speeds allowed by the equipment. Unlicensed operators will continue to be limited to 25 mph.
The new law, previously HB9, takes effect in mid-October.