[Robin Craig]

Paul, the situation you mention is very common and MTO inspectors are very hot on that one, some cops are also but it varies. Having worked in the agricultural industry it was a common problem when switching the prime mover for pieces of farm equipment AKA Implements of Husbandry. I agree with their enforcement and the arresting of drift in their usage. We moved spreaders between farms as they were owned by the Ag / Chem suppliers and drawn loaded by tractors but we shuttled them between jobs using pick ups. As a farm we were a commercial business and our pick ups were run under the CVOR program and fines are possible for both the drivers and the company. So displaying an SMV sign and traveling at more than 40 kph was a challenge. We used 2 inch wide rolls of masking tape to obscure the SMV sign that was bolted to the spreader. That was acceptable and a pragmatic solution. To all of you, the rules of the road are there for our joint safety. Our common sense should also aide us in making good decisions. Yes, this is a hobby horse for me,