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Every fall, Louisiana’s sugar cane harvest brings more trucks and farm equipment onto our highways and local roads. It’s part of our history, culture, and economy, but it also means new challenges for everyone on the road. No matter the season, roadway safety should always come first. During harvest, it’s especially important to: - Stay Alert to changing traffic patterns. - Give Space to larger vehicles—they need more room to stop and turn. - Be Patient with delays—safety matters more than speed