Kentucky Legislature Passes Amish Buggy Law

Written by Don Byrd
In response to the state’s recent conflicts between state safety regulations and Amish religious beliefs, the Kentucky legislature passed a bill yesterday that allows white tape on the back of a horse-drawn buggy to satisfy vehicle safety requirements. Over the last year, several Amish residents of the state have been convicted and even imprisoned over their refusal to place bright orange reflectors on buggies, due to religious beliefs.