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Well I'm so glad this is finally being settled. (Do I really need the sarc tag for that?)
1 posted on 01/25/2012 5:44:02 PM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana
The Amish in Lancaster County, PA, use the triangular reflective signs on the back of their buggies as well as front and rear battery powered lights. It is for the safety of all involved, buggy riders as well as automobile/truck drivers.

I don't know if it is a law or not, but it is just common sense. I think there is a law covering bicycles that are on the roads at night, so buggies probably would come under the same thing.

I'm very glad that they do use them. I can't imagine driving after dark on those back roads and NOT being able to see a buggy ahead.

2 posted on 01/25/2012 5:51:08 PM PST by Abby4116
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To: Morgana

Last government existing, please blow out the oil lamps.


3 posted on 01/25/2012 5:52:06 PM PST by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: Morgana

I think if enough Amish died from cars colliding with their buggies they would eventually make it a religious edict to require sufficient lighting be placed on their vehicles.

Look at what happens when you hit a bear at 25 to 30mph.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwyLbRpOhCA


9 posted on 01/25/2012 6:35:40 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: Morgana

The very conservative Schwartzentruber sect refuses to use the orange triangles. Nor do some of them bother with lanterns.
Ohio allows the reflective tape for this group. I have encountered a few of them out after dark, but it is very rare.
On the other hand it is possible to purchase a buggy with battery operated head and tail lights, working turn signals and a strobe light or two, for added visibilty. It all depends on the church district.
Driving anywhere in Amish country requires prudence at any time of the day.


10 posted on 01/25/2012 6:48:23 PM PST by Wiser now (Socialism does not eliminate poverty, it guarantees it.)
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