Driving Ohio

You cannot drive an animal-drawn vehicle without a rear reflector.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Ohio is home to a massive Amish population. To prevent deadly nighttime collisions between modern cars and traditional horse-drawn buggies, the state mandates that all animal-drawn vehicles must have proper reflective gear or flashing lights.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4513.114

Where to look:

Ohio Vehicle Equipment Standards

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