Muddy roads cause problems

Autumn's foggy and wet weather brings annoying and often danegorus roads, where mud is often spread by farm machines. This issue raises problems on both sides and it is difficult to decide which side is right. Yet, if we try to prevent problems as much as possible, we are already doing much more for our fellow human beings. We can't fly over the mud", says the agricultural tractor driver, but the answer comes back and the question arises, "why can't we remove the big mud before it hits the road?" Pro-con arguments and we don't want to bash anyone's head in, but rather present the facts and what to do if you keep running into these problems.

What can a farmer do and what can a regular driver do?

The Road Traffic Act I of 1988 clearly regulates the rules on public roads. The law states that "it shall be prohibited to damage, deface, pollute, throw or throw out on the public road any object which adversely affects the safety or smoothness of traffic. Anyone who has damaged or defiled a road or a road sign, or has placed on the road an object which adversely affects the safety or the smooth operation of traffic, shall be obliged to take steps to eliminate the danger and, if this is not possible, to inform other road users of the danger. A driver who observes damage to or contamination of a road sign or an obstacle on the road which seriously compromises road safety must inform the police or the road manager * and, if he has the opportunity, report the danger to other road users or remove (mitigate) the danger."

The law is clear. It is the responsibility of the drivers of vehicles that cause road pollution to ensure that the machinery is kept clean and that the dirt that is deposited is removed. There are many types of pollution, such as mud, crops, oil spills, etc. It is important to note that the law applies to everyone, ignorance of the law does not exempt anyone from responsibility, and it is the legal duty of all citizens to comply with it.  

Of course, agricultural work cannot be entirely weather-dependent, since it is just as necessary to carry out tasks in rainy weather, which often requires driving on public roads, but it is admittedly easier to prevent muddy roads and muddy roads than to clean them up. Only the authorities can impose a penalty on the offender, and only if they catch him red-handed, but if  they do these can be quite high fines.

Maintenance of agricultural roads

The maintenance of agricultural roads may help to alleviate the situation of muddy roads, but the question arises as to whose responsibility this is?! Agricultural roads are generally owned by municipalities, but they may not be able to carry out the necessary maintenance due to a lack of resources, equipment and capacity. It is very important to map and maintain these roads once the rainy season has passed and then, with the onset of autumn, before the rainy season, at least twice a year. In terms of tasks, drainage and repair of potholes are the most important tasks at this time. Because of the municipal situation mentioned above, the maintenance of these roads is often carried out by the farmers, as this is the best way to work in the right conditions and prevent any possible material damage.

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