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Animals New Jersey

You cannot race horses on a public highway.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Before the absolute dominance of the automobile, spirited equestrians would frequently wager on impromptu horse races down main thoroughfares. To prevent pedestrians from being trampled and carriages from being upended, New Jersey strictly codified a ban on competitive galloping on state roads.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: N.J.S.A. 5:5-22
Where to look:

New Jersey Amusements and Public Exhibitions

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