The Polk County Highway Department wishes to inform all residents that “Depositing mud on the road is an offense under the Highways Act”. The farmer’s legal responsibility is to ensure that every precaution is taken to avoid mud being carried off the field onto the roads. It is understood that some mud will inevitably end up on the roadways during harvest. It is essential that the farmer make arrangements to remove it immediately. Violation of this act is considered a misdemeanor.
Polk County also cautions that depositing mud onto a County Highway can subject a person to civil liability if a road hazard occurs and causes a traffic accident. The civil liability can extend to the property owner and the person who placed the mud on the roadway. All citizens are asked to obey these rules designed to keep our highways safe during harvest.