Driving Massachusetts

It is illegal to drive a horse-drawn sleigh without bells.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

It is against the law to drive a horse-drawn sleigh on a public way unless there are at least three bells attached to the horse's harness. Since sleighs glide quietly over snow, the bells were required to audibly warn pedestrians and other drivers of the approaching vehicle.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: M.G.L. c. 89, § 3

Where to look:

Law of the Road

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