Transportation

Under the Motor Vehicle Act, farmers have a number of rules and regulations to comply with when traveling on public roads. The Motor Vehicle Regulations can be found here.

A guide book, Transportation Guidelines for Nova Scotia Farmers has been developed for your convenience and personal use.  This booklet is not a substitute for the actual legislation; when accuracy is critical, please consult the legislation.

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works provides this booklet as a public service. It was produced with help from the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has recognized that there is a need in the industry to tow two farm implements behind a farm tractor (in tandem formation) where certain criteria are met.
DPW has created a pilot program to permit and evaluate the use of farm tractors towing tandem farm implements on the public roadway.
Annual permits will be issued individually for specific, approved vehicle combinations.

Applicants will be required to report collisions and near-misses and operate within the program limits. The program outcomes will be evaluated on a continuous basis by DPW staff and may be terminated at any time.

Download the Farm Combination Vehicle Pilot Program guide book to see if it meets your needs.