02/18/2020

Ohio Bill Would Require Flashing Lights on Amish Buggies

Animal-drawn vehicles also would be required to use higher visibility reflective tape

A flashing light would be required on horse-drawn buggies typically used by the Amish under an Ohio proposal intended to help prevent collisions with motor vehicles.

The bill, introduced by Republican Reps. Scott Wiggam, of Wooster, and Darrell Kick, of Loudonville, also would require animal-drawn vehicles to use new reflective tape with higher visibility. Current law requires still lights and reflectors on buggies.

Law enforcement officials say more liberal communities have agreed to additional safety measures but others won't unless it is state law.

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