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Back to Table of ContentsSection CLanes1. Lane EntranceThe lane entrance must be such that it provides a safe and reasonable access for the type of vehicleoperating in the area. If the type of vehicle used to pick up a producer’s milk changes, then the producer mustensure that the lane entrance can accommodate the new vehicle type.The following identifies the standard lane entrance that DFO may require a producer to comply with in orderto provide a safe and reasonable access.(a) The standard for a lane entrance was established for rural municipalities with a road allowance of 20.3metres (66 feet). The “travelled portion of the road” is defined as the paved portion with respect tohighways and the gravelled portion with respect to non-paved roads.(b) At a point where the lane intersects with the road, the width of the lane must be 15.2 metres (50 feet).This is required in order that the truck does not have to swing across the centre line and into oncomingtraffic in order to enter the lane.(c) The lane entrance should taper from the shoulder of the road so that, at a point 21.3 metres (70 feet) infrom the edge of the travelled portion of the road, the width of the lane is a minimum of 3.7 metres (12feet). The length of any necessary culvert will be dependent on the ditch location with respect to the laneentrance. (see Figure C)The provided lane entrance standards generally comply with Ministry of Transportation standards aswell as local County, Township and Municipal guidelines. If a producer feels that he/she cannot complywith the general standards , a letter requesting special consideration must be sent to the TransportationManager.Prior to any major alterations to the lane entrance, permission must be obtained from the localmunicipality.Figure C Farm Lane Entrance2. Lane WidthThe minimum width of the lane must be 3.7 metres (12 feet) for the entire length of the lane, and greater thanthis at the entrance and at points where the lane direction changes.3. Fences Along LanesFences must be set back at least 2.4 metres (8 feet) from the closest edge of the lane to allow for adequatesnow removal.Quota and Milk Transportation Policies 35 July 1, 2010