(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment is asking farmers to try to keep their field irrigation systems from spraying water onto the roadways.
The irrigation overspray can cause a dangerous driving situation for the motoring public by creating a slippery road surface and limiting visibility for drivers. Sprays must be positioned so that they do not cause run off onto the road resulting in ponding, or reach the road where there may be a danger to road users.
These conditions can be especially dangerous for motorcyclists who may unexpectedly get hit with a spray of water leading to a potentially serious or fatal collision.
The OPP encourages anyone that observes a safety issue on a roadway to report is as quickly as possible to their nearest police authority.