Horse and buggies are an ancient form of transportation. Throughout the world, driving horses are bred and used to transport people. In the United States, horse and buggie tours are very popular. Often, tour operators try to acquire horses from the Amish to ensure that they are safe.
Why is it called a buggy?
Despite the popularity of horse and buggies tours, the number of crashes involving horses and buggies continues to rise. The number of accidents has prompted calls for a statewide plan that would prevent deadly car-on-carriage collisions.
One way to improve visibility is to use reflective tape on your horse and buggie. This will help to ensure that other drivers can see your vehicle. Other precautions include making sure that your rearview mirror is angled away from your blind spots.
When traveling at night, you should also use flashing lights. It is a good idea to keep two yellow LED blinking lights on the front of your buggy. These should be placed 3 feet from the top of the buggie.
While the average Amish horse and buggy travels a radius of twenty miles, they are not all the same. Buggies vary in design, with some having higher seats, others having side-spring suspensions.
Several companies still make and sell buggies. Some have turn signals. During nighttime, horse and buggies are illuminated with bright LED lights.
There is no legal requirement for horse and buggy drivers to register their vehicles. However, if you are caught driving one, you could face fines of up to $200.