SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Ahead of the fall harvest season, the Illinois State Police issued a reminder on Friday to drivers on how to share the roads with farmers.

"Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways throughout the upcoming months," State Police officials said in a news release. "As farmers travel between fields, ISP reminds motorists and farmers alike to share the road to help reduce crashes involving tractors and other farm equipment."

The news release included the following tips and reminders for both drivers and farmers to follow while on the roads: • For drivers: Share the road and be patient. Allow for extra travel time. Increase following distance to improve sight lines when driving beh

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