By rdnewsNOW staff

Lacombe County farm vehicle safety inspections April 17 & 18

Apr 13, 2018 | 6:12 AM

Lacombe County will be hosting a two-day voluntary farm vehicle safety check at the new public works shops located in the east and west sides of the County. 

The purpose of this check is to increase both the safety and the awareness of our agricultural industry as it relates to vehicle safety.

The safety checks will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and refreshments and lunch will be provided.

For more information or to book a time, please contact Mark Sproule, 403-782-8959 or msproule@lacombecounty.com or just stop in.

Those who book a time will be prioritized, drop ins will be fit in.    

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(NOTE: if bringing multiple vehicles, please space arrival times by approximately 20 minutes).

Locations:

– April 17, west County Shop located on Rainy Creek Road near RR3-0.
– April 18, east County Shop located on Hwy 12 and Hwy 821, Tees.

Commercial Vehicle Inspectors will be on hand to conduct safety inspections under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

The key message here is ‘Safety’ – we want farmers to bring their vehicles to us without fear of receiving a ticket.

If safety violations are found, they will be noted on a personalized vehicle inspection report and instructions given to the driver on how to proceed with repairs.

It’s about education and working together to promote safety for everyone.  So bring your trucks and trailers, or just stop in to see an inspection in progress.

(Gary McKinnon – Lacombe County)