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The perceived potential hazards and nuisance associated with trucks entering and leaving an aggregates operation are a concern often raised by the public. Residents and local governments commonly cite offsite traffic as a major issue regarding aggregate operations. An operation's neighbors, no doubt, feel trucks can be noisy and dirty, and their size can be intimidating. Anther public perception is that trucks' slow acceleration properties can add to traffic congestion and, over time their weight can cause road deterioration. Truck traffic may possibly be the most difficult issue a producer may face with the public.