What qualifies as a farm vehicle?

According to the FMCSA’s definition, a farm vehicle is one that is: Operated by an owner-operator of a farm, or by a family member or employee of the owner-operator. Transporting agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery or supplies to or from a farm. Not used in for-hire motor carrier operations.

What vehicles are on a farm?

Personal farm vehicles now take many forms, including 4x4s, SUVs and pick-up trucks from Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Volkswagen, and once ubiquitous Land Rover Defender.

What is a farm use license plate?

Use of Farm Vehicle Plates Farm vehicle license plates issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles may be used on a vehicle used for farming purposes by anyone who owns, rents, or operates a farm of a size that reasonably requires the use of such a vehicle to transport agricultural products.

Are farm vehicles road legal?

While a tractor’s natural habitat may be in a farm field, many people ask: Are tractors allowed on the road? It’s a valid question as the often slow-moving machines can take up a lot of space on two-lane public pavement. The simple answer is, yes, they are allowed.

What is the definition of a farm vehicle?

(Amendatory language underscored.) The definition of “farm vehicle,” as set forth in § 1 of this 1967 act (RCW 46.04.181), reads as follows:

Can a farm vehicle be operated on a public highway?

(3) A trailer having a “farm vehicle” decal under § 3, chapter 202, Laws of 1967 (RCW 46.16.025), may be operated upon a public highway by a person other than its owner, such as another farmer to whom the trailer has been loaned by its owner.

How old do you have to be to drive a farm tractor in WA?

Agricultural permits allow drivers under 18 years old to drive within a specific, restricted area for farm work only.

What does farm implements mean in Washington State?

All of the information included in this bro- chure pertains to the movement of oversize farm implements on Washington State high- ways. A farm implement is defined as:  A device that directly affects the production of agricultural products, including fertilizer and chemical applicator apparatus (in- cluding auxiliary equipment).