Agricultural machines: use and rules

Agricultural machines are vehicles with wheels or tracks designed for use in farming and forestry activities. They are allowed to circulate on roads, but only in situations related to their specific purpose. They may be used for moving between locations, transporting agricultural products, equipment, or materials, and carrying workers involved in these activities. They can also be used to transport visitors within agricultural businesses when this is part of the activity, and for maintenance and environmental protection work.

For road circulation, agricultural machines are divided into two main categories: self-propelled and towed machines. Self-propelled machines have their own engine and can move independently. These include agricultural tractors, which are mainly used to pull, push, or operate equipment. There are also machines designed to perform specific agricultural operations, such as soil processing or harvesting, and single-axle machines operated by a person walking, sometimes equipped with a small seat or cart for the operator.

Towed agricultural machines do not have their own engine and must be attached to a self-propelled machine. This category includes implements used for agricultural operations and agricultural trailers used for transporting products or equipment. If agricultural trailers have a limited mass, they are considered part of the towing tractor.

Agricultural machines are subject to lower speed limits than other vehicles. Those with pneumatic wheels cannot exceed 40 km/h, while those with metal wheels, tracks, or similar systems cannot exceed 15 km/h. This reflects their design and purpose, which is not high-speed travel but performing specific tasks.

Some agricultural machines may carry a limited number of people, but only those involved in the work and within the legal limits. Agricultural trailers may also carry workers if properly equipped.

For the theory exam, it is important to remember that agricultural machines may circulate on roads only for work-related purposes, are classified as self-propelled or towed, and are subject to specific speed and usage limits.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is agricultural machines: use and rules?

Agricultural machines: use and rules is regulated by Art. 57 of the Italian Road Code, within the chapter "III. Vehicles". You'll find the complete explanation above with all the essential details to pass the Italian driving theory exam.

In which chapter of the Italian Road Code is Art. 57?

Art. 57 of the Italian Road Code is in the chapter III. Vehicles. You can read the original article on the official ACI portal at this link.

Is this topic important for the Italian driving licence exam?

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