Traffic
and Horses
CHC
partners with Department of Motor Vehicles and
others to educate Riders & Motorists:
According
to Connecticut State Statutes, equestrians have the
right of way on most public roadways. The
Department of Motor Vehicles created regulations
that prohibit motorists from intentionally spooking
any horses they encounter, and they must slow or
stop, as well as refrain from blowing their horns.
Equestrians are also required to obey all traffic
laws.
The
Connecticut Horse Council, Inc. Roadsafe brochure
was produced in part with funding from the Federal
Highway Administration, the State of Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and
the National Recreational Trails Program. It
explains the rights and responsibilities of
motorists and equestrians when horses are on the
road.
CHC
is very pleased to announce that our Roadsafe
campaign has rapidly expanded. We recently received
permission from the Department of Motor Vehicles to
make our Roadsafe brochures available in all DMV
offices across the state. Additionally, they have
made the Roadsafe brochure available on their
website.
Furthermore,
we are happy to report that the following agencies,
towns, and organizations will be making the
brochure available on their respective websites
and/or in their office locations throughout the
state: the Connecticut Veterinary Medical
Association (CVMA), the Connecticut Transportation
Institute (CTI), the Housatonic Valley Council of
Elected Officials (HVCEO), the Town of Stafford,
the City of Danbury Highway Department, the
Connecticut Department of Agriculture, the
Connecticut State Library, and the Mansfield
Traffic Authority.
This
list continues to grow as we approach more groups,
so watch for Roadsafe pamphlets near you. If there
is a place that you feel should also provide copies
of the Roadsafe brochure, please contact use with
their information.
THINK
SAFETY!
Download
the Road Safety Brochure
For
additional info:
Karen Hartwell
860-489-1027
khartwell2@aol.com
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